“A war is like when it rains in New York and everybody crowds into doorways. They all get chummy together perfect strangers. The only difference, of course, is in a war it's also raining on the other side of the street and the people who are chummy over there are trying to kill the people who are over here who are chums.”
Quote by Larry Gelbart
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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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