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“I call the '70s the "golden age of television"; in the early '70s there were sensationally good shows.”

Quote by Whit Stillman

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Whit Stillman is an American writer known for his distinctive humor and profound insights into the lives of the upper class in New York. His works are often set against the backdrop of New York's upper society, exploring interpersonal relationships and moral dilemmas. more

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