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“New Yorkers are so impersonal, if it wasn't for muggings there wouldn't be any contact at all!”

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Robert Orben was an American writer known for his humorous and satirical writing style. Born on March 4, 1927, he was a prolific comedy writer, creating a vast array of works for television, radio, and the stage. more

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