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John Blumenthal has been a professional comedy writer for 25 years. A former associate editor and columnist at Playboy Magazine (following a short stint at Esquire), he's written 8 books and 2 produced movies. His films include "Short Time," (major flop), and "Blue Streak" (huge hit, no idea why.) His last two novels, both published by St. Martin's Press, were "What's Wrong With Dorfman?" and "Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour," (only available online now). They were both huge bestsellers among the members of his immediate family.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, February 6, 2010 Guess What? We Already Have Death Panels
Even if there were government death panels -- and there won't be -- how does that differ from death panels already in affect at insurance companies?
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, February 5, 2010 How My First Movie Got Made
It took luck, good timing and some shameless groveling on my part, but somehow the film was produced. (And flopped.)
SHARE Monday, February 1, 2010 How To Pass Healthcare Reform by Tomorrow
A few stringent and unpleasant measures we could take to persuade Congress to pass Healthcare Reform without further delay.
SHARE Saturday, January 30, 2010 Why I Hate Camping: A Glossary
Camping is a form of masochism in which people leave the comfort of their homes to live like Neanderthal Man.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, January 29, 2010 My Exclusive Interview With J.D. Salinger
I'm the only person who has interviewed the elusive JD Salinger. Years ago, I also interviewed Howard Hughes.
SHARE Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Do You Know Who's in Your Wallet?
On your currency, Jefferson gets a raw deal by being on a $2 bill, while Alexander Hamilton's face undeservedly graces $10 dollar bills. And why is Salmon P.Chase's kisser on a $10,000 bill?
(3 comments) SHARE Monday, January 25, 2010 Will Prince Charles Ever Be King?
Now that Princess Di is gone, most Brits aren't all that fond of Prince Charles. Can he over come his subjects' disdain and his mother's longevity, and become king of England?
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, January 23, 2010 Can We Please Stop Saying "Enjoy Your Day"?
Does anybody really care if you enjoy your day? And how much enjoyment are we supposed to have? Can't we just say "Good-bye" anymore?