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Writerconsulting producer of hbos curb your enthusiasm, author of how to succeed in business without really crying and when you lie about your age, the terrorists win. Book carol leifer for speaking, events and appearances. Leifers innermonologue driven, observational style is often autobiographical encompassing subjects about her jewish ancestry and upbringing, coming out, samesex marriage, relationships having been married previously to a man and now partnered with a woman and parenting. Comedian carol leifer looks in the mirror comedian carol leifer has written for seinfeld, the larry sanders show, the ellen show, and saturday night live. Besides being a popular standup comedian, leifer, 52, is an emmynominated writer and producer for work on shows like seinfeld, larry sanders and saturday night live. Carol leifer wikipedia, the free encyclopedia carol leifer is an american comedian, writer, producer and actress whose career as a standup comedian started in the 1970s when she was in college. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. Thats what i remember saying to my buddy ed on the golf course right before this all. The former seinfeld writer will distill her wisdom from working in.
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