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“The biggest thing that I don't like about L.A. is the sort of 2 a.m. shutdown of everything. It really kind of stagnates the nightlife. It's very hard to casually have fun in Los Angeles. If you want to go out and have fun it's like a full-time job, you have to really prepare, and call ahead, and get on a list, and know somebody... It's really rough to relax here.”

Quote by Aaron McGruder

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Aaron McGruder is an American cartoonist, writer, and director. He is best known for creating the comic strip 'The Boondocks', which explores racial, political, and social issues with a satirical and humorous tone. more

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