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Judd Apatow Remembers Garry Shandling With The Comic's Own Words

Judd Apatow has edited a collection of the late comedian Garry Shandling's writings into a new work called "It's Garry Shandling's Book."
Gary Shandling and Judd Apatow attend The Paley Center For Media's 2014 PaleyFest Icon Award announcement on March 10, 2014. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with writer and director Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow), who has edited a collection of the late comedian Garry Shandling’s writings into a new work called “It’s Garry Shandling’s Book.”

Book Excerpt: ‘It’s Garry Shandling’s Book’

Edited by Judd Apatow

Introduction

When Garry died suddenly we were all lost. I am a hoarder. I try to hold on to everything. My first instinct was to hoard Garry. He had always been my mentor,

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