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“I love to play with language; make it do tricks, turn a word inside out to see if it's got a hidden meaning tucked away somewhere, or perhaps find that it's capable of an extra entendre or two. . . . Plotting is nothing I did, or do, naturally. It is the hardest part of the writing process. No matter how many times you plot a script successfully, the next one, representing new and uncharted territory, convinces you that you really don't know how to do it at all.”

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Larry Gelbart
Larry Gelbart

Larry Gelbart, an American television writer, was born on February 25, 1928, and passed away on September 11, 2009. Known for his unique sense of humor and profound social insight, Gelbart contributed scripts to several classic television shows, including 'M*A*S*H' and 'The New Adventures of Old Christine'. His work is celebrated for its sharp wit and insightful commentary on societal issues, having a significant impact on screenwriters that followed. more

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