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The Comedy Writer chronicles Henry Halloran’s chaotic escape from a dead‑end job in Boston to the film‑making frenzy of 1990s Los Angeles. After a breakup, Henry embarks on a dream‑factory odyssey armed only with a handful of ideas and a nothing‑to‑lose attitude. He encounters a kaleidoscope of eccentric characters—from nympho starlets and death‑obsessed rollerbladers to philosophical midgets and unscrupulous producers—while sharing a one‑room apartment with a psychotic roommate, Colleen. Through absurd adventures and sharp wit, the novel offers an insider’s, satirical view of Hollywood’s culture and the tenacity required to succeed in the competitive world of screenwriting.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Peter Farrelly
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