The Classic Hollywood Romance Gets a Makeover
May 06, 2023•26 min
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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.
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Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.
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