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Political Gabfest Reads: The Classic Hollywood Romance Gets a Makeover
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
May 6, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Emily Bazelon talks with author author Curtis Sittenfeld about her new book Romantic Comedy.
They discuss why ordinary guys get to be with famous women, but usually not the other way around, the fun of writing a fictional version of Saturday Night Live, and how to write witty email exchanges.
Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.
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They discuss why ordinary guys get to be with famous women, but usually not the other way around, the fun of writing a fictional version of Saturday Night Live, and how to write witty email exchanges.
Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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