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“Will this long presidency of George W. Bush ever be over? Living through it is starting to seem like some ghastly, upsetting novel in which the hero is the country, and the president is this disturbing, pig-headed, oblivious villain who makes things worse and worse and worse.”

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Christopher Durang
Christopher Durang

Christopher Durang, born on January 2, 1949, is an American playwright known for his humor and social commentary. His works often explore social and cultural issues, including 'American Idiot' and 'Motherfucker with the Hat'. more

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