Gary Gulman: 3/18/14

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Gary Gulman: 3/18/14

FromThe Moment with Brian Koppelman

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79 minutes

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Mar 18, 2014

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Comedian Gary Gulman tells Brian Koppelman why obsession is the key to writing good jokes, and why being called a 'craftsman' feels like an insult.

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Mar 18, 2014

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Titles in the series (100)

Interviews about the pivotal moments that fueled fascinating creative careers. Hosted by Brian Koppelman.

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Richard LaGravenese: 7/15/14: Academy Award nominee Richard LaGravenese on why he writes, how he writes, and why he still doesn't feel like a real writer. by The Moment with Brian Koppelman
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Gary Gulman: 3/18/14: Comedian Gary Gulman tells Brian Koppelman why obsession is the key to writing good jokes, and why being called a 'craftsman' feels like an insult. by The Moment with Brian Koppelman
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Lydia Loveless: 12/16/14: Lydia Loveless, country-music rebel and songwriter extraordinaire, on why she writes 'em so close to the bone. by The Moment with Brian Koppelman
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Neil Burger: 6/24/14: 'Divergent' and 'Limitless' director, Neil Burger, talks about what it felt like to wait over 10 years to make his first feature film. by The Moment with Brian Koppelman
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Gary Gulman: 3/18/14

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