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“And personally I will say that Amy Poehler deserves about a thousand trophies and so one is a good start, and I'm hoping this is the first of a thousand. That's my personal hope.”

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Michael Schur
Michael Schur

Michael Schur (born October 29, 1975) is an acclaimed American television producer, writer, and director. He is best known for creating and producing hit sitcoms such as The Office (U.S.), Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. Schur's work is characterized by humor, warmth, and deep insights into human nature, often exploring moral and ethical themes. A Harvard University graduate, he began his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live. Schur has received multiple Emmy nominations and won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for The Office. His shows have a global fan base and have significantly influenced modern TV comedy. more

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