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" All of the writing on '30 Rock' is a joy to go into. It's pretty hot stuff. "
Elaine Stritch
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" I love reviews. Anybody who tells you they don't read reviews is a liar. "
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" New Yorkers stop me on the street all the time to say, 'You're terrific! You're the nuts!' "
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