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“I am so spoiled. I cannot watch a show where it gets interrupted for ads. I have to TiVo it and skip through the ads, because the culture of advertising is so false and phony that I just... ugh, you know?”

Quote by Alan Ball

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Alan Ball, born on May 13, 1957, is a renowned American screenwriter. He is known for his outstanding contributions to the television industry, particularly for creating critically acclaimed series such as 'Six Feet Under' and 'Mad Men'. more

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