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“I enjoy both TV writing and novel writing, and they are very similar. The goal is to entertain and amuse the audience, and I subscribe to this P.G. Wodehouse piece of advice: "Try to give pleasure with every sentence."”

Quote by Jonathan Ames

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Jonathan Ames is an American author born on March 23, 1964. Known for his humor and satire, he is the author of works such as 'Married: A Fictional Autobiography' and 'The Alcoholic: A Memoir'. Ames' writing is characterized by its autobiographical nature and deep exploration of personal experiences and inner worlds. more

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