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Larry David

Lawrence Gene David (born July 2, 1947) is an American comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer recognized for his contributions to situational comedy centered on everyday social interactions and minor annoyances.^[1]^[2] Born in Brooklyn, New York, to a clothes salesman father and a housewife mother, David grew up in a middle-class Jewish family and later attended the University of Maryland, where he earned a history degree before pursuing stand-up comedy in the 1970s.^[1]^[3] David's breakthrough came as co-creator, head writer, and executive producer of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), developed alongside Jerry Seinfeld from a concept David pitched as "a show about nothing," focusing on the mundane absurdities of urban life through the protagonist's observational lens, which drew heavily from David's own persona.^[1]^[2] His work on Seinfeld earned two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1993, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Comedy Series, along with multiple Writers Guild of America Awards, establishing him as a pivotal figure in reshaping television comedy by eschewing traditional plot resolutions in favor of character-driven vignettes.^[4]^[5] After departing Seinfeld in 1996, David created and starred in the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), portraying a semi-fictionalized version of himself navigating Los Angeles social circles through improvised dialogue based on detailed outlines, which amplified his signature style of highlighting petty grievances, faux pas, and interpersonal tensions without narrative contrivance.^[2] The series garnered critical acclaim for its unscripted authenticity and David's portrayal of an unapologetically curmudgeonly protagonist, receiving three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series and solidifying his influence on cringe comedy subgenres.^[4]^[5] Beyond television, David's play Fish in the Dark (2014) became Broadway's fastest-selling non-musical in history, further demonstrating his versatility in translating observational humor to stage formats.^[6]

Early life and education

Family background and childhood

Lawrence Gene David was born on July 2, 1947, in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, to Mortimer Julius David, a clothing manufacturer, and Rose David (née Regina Brandes).^[7]^[8]^[9] His family maintained a Jewish heritage, with paternal ancestors of German Jewish descent who immigrated to the United States during the 19th century, and maternal roots tracing to Polish Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.^[8]^[10] David's early years unfolded in a modest, crowded apartment typical of Sheepshead Bay's working-class, immigrant-influenced environment, where dense urban living fostered constant interpersonal clamor.^[11]^[12] He later described this period as a "wonderful childhood," shaped by familial routines and neighborhood dynamics, including a tight-lipped, often disapproving mother and a father immersed in garment trade labor.^[13]^[14] Early behavioral tendencies surfaced when he was expelled from Hebrew school for acting out, an incident presaging his later comedic persona rooted in social friction.^[15]

Schooling and early interests

David attended Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn, New York, graduating in 1965.^[16]^[17] He subsequently enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he majored in history and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970.^[18] David chose the University of Maryland in part due to its appealing mascot and competitive football program.^[19] At Maryland, he pledged the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, a Jewish organization on campus, and began cultivating his comedic timing through social interactions and performances at the fraternity house.^[20] Prior to pursuing comedy professionally, David's early interests included athletics, particularly basketball, at which he demonstrated skill during his youth, though he was also characterized by persistent anxiety, including fears of the dark.^[17] David has stated that he lacked awareness of his own comedic potential until his college years.^[21]

Early career

Stand-up comedy and initial forays

David began performing stand-up comedy in New York City nightclubs in 1974, shortly after earning a history degree from the University of Maryland in 1969, while supporting himself through odd jobs such as driving a limousine and selling bras.^[1]^[22] His early routines drew from observational humor about social awkwardness and minor irritations, often delivered in a deadpan, neurotic style that presaged his later television work, though he frequently bombed on stage due to sparse crowds and poor reception.^[23] In one account, David nearly entered stand-up spontaneously after watching performers at the Improv and deeming it "easy," but his persistence led to regular gigs at venues like Catch a Rising Star, where an open-mic appearance in the mid-1970s opened doors to billed sets.^[24] By 1976, David had connected with emerging comedian Jerry Seinfeld outside a comedy club, where their shared sensibilities about everyday absurdities fostered a creative rapport, though David's career remained precarious with minimal financial success—he aimed for just $200 weekly from gigs.^[23] His stand-up phase, spanning roughly from age 27 into the early 1980s, honed skills in improvisational timing and character-driven bits but yielded no major breakthroughs, prompting a pivot toward television.^[25] David's initial forays into scripted comedy came in 1980 when he joined the cast and writing staff of ABC's sketch series Fridays, a live-audience program that aired until 1982 and served as a West Coast counterpart to Saturday Night Live.^[6] On Fridays, he contributed sketches and performed in ensemble bits, gaining exposure through the show's satirical edge and helping refine his collaborative writing approach amid a team that included future talents like Michael Richards.^[26] This stint marked his transition from solo stage work to ensemble television, though it ended without propelling him to stardom, setting the stage for subsequent writing opportunities.^[1]

Saturday Night Live contributions

David was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live during its tenth season, which ran from October 6, 1984, to May 18, 1985, under producer Dick Ebersol.^[27] His recruitment followed performances in stand-up and the ABC sketch comedy series Fridays, marking his entry into network television writing.^[27] Throughout the season, David struggled to get his material produced, with only one sketch airing: "Going Up," featuring an absurd premise about an elevator malfunction involving a stool, performed in episode 7 hosted by Roy Scheider on December 1, 1984.^[28] The sketch highlighted David's emerging style of escalating everyday annoyances into comedic chaos, though it received limited attention amid the show's broader challenges in ratings and creative direction during the Ebersol era.^[28] Frustration peaked mid-season when David, in a heated outburst directed at Ebersol, declared the job "the worst week of my life" and quit on a Friday, only to return the following Monday without acknowledgment, resuming pitches as if the incident had not occurred.^[29] This episode reflected tensions in the writers' room, where David's ideas often clashed with production priorities, but he remained on staff until the season's end before being let go.^[29] The brief stint yielded no Emmy nominations or lasting credits beyond the single sketch, though it provided early exposure to collaborative television comedy that later informed his head-writing role on Seinfeld.^[27]

Seinfeld era

Co-creation and head writing role

Larry David co-created the sitcom Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld in 1989, developing the pilot episode titled The Seinfeld Chronicles, which aired as a one-off special on NBC before evolving into the series.^[30] The concept drew from Seinfeld's stand-up routines observing everyday absurdities, with David providing narrative structure centered on interpersonal conflicts and trivial dilemmas, establishing the "show about nothing" premise.^[31] Their partnership formalized after Seinfeld secured a development deal, enlisting David—known from prior comedy writing—for his ability to craft escalating scenarios from mundane annoyances.^[31] As head writer and executive producer for the first seven seasons (1989–1996), David managed the writers' room, refining scripts line-by-line to ensure comedic tension and character consistency.^[2] He co-wrote the pilot with Seinfeld and penned or co-penned numerous episodes, including standout installments like "The Contest" (season 4, 1992), which addressed a taboo subject through euphemistic dialogue, and "The Marine Biologist" (season 5, 1994), featuring George's fabricated career backstory. David's oversight emphasized authentic, observational humor derived from personal experiences, such as petty social faux pas, which differentiated Seinfeld from traditional sitcom resolutions.^[31] David's writing philosophy prioritized causal chains of minor deceptions and retaliations among characters, fostering the series' signature cynicism without moralistic arcs.^[31] Under his leadership, the show transitioned from low ratings in early seasons to critical and commercial success by season 4, with viewership peaking at over 30 million for key episodes. He occasionally voiced characters or appeared in uncredited cameos, such as the subway announcer, to test material authenticity.^[32] This hands-on role solidified Seinfeld's reputation for precision in depicting urban neuroses.^[2]

Key contributions and departure

Larry David served as co-creator, head writer, and executive producer of Seinfeld, shaping its distinctive structure of interconnected storylines focused on the mundane absurdities of everyday life.^[33] Starting from the pilot episode "The Seinfeld Chronicles" in 1989, which he co-wrote with Jerry Seinfeld, David contributed to the series' evolution by emphasizing character-driven conflicts over traditional sitcom resolutions, often drawing from his own experiences in stand-up comedy and personal neuroses to inform plots.^[34] His writing infused the show with a misanthropic edge, particularly through the character of George Costanza, whom David modeled after himself, leading to episodes that explored social faux pas and petty grievances with unrelenting precision.^[35] David penned or co-penned dozens of episodes, including pivotal ones such as "The Contest" (aired November 18, 1992), which introduced the infamous "master of your domain" euphemism and tested network standards without explicit content; "The Puffy Shirt" (aired September 30, 1993), satirizing celebrity endorsements and low-seas fashion; and "The Mangler" (part of season 7, aired May 16, 1996), which exemplified his knack for escalating trivial annoyances into comedic crises.^[36] Under his leadership, Seinfeld achieved critical acclaim for its "show about nothing" ethos, peaking in popularity by season 7 with episodes averaging over 30 million viewers, as his oversight ensured narrative consistency and avoidance of sentimental arcs that plagued other sitcoms.^[33] David departed as showrunner after the seventh season concluded on May 16, 1996, citing a fear that the writing team had exhausted fresh material and that prolonging the series risked diluting its quality.^[34] In a 2024 interview, he clarified it was not due to burnout—he retained ideas—but a personal sense that he had accomplished what he set out to do and was ready to explore new formats, financially secure after the show's syndication windfall exceeding $1.7 billion by 1998.^[37] His exit marked a shift for Seinfeld, with seasons 8 and 9 relying more on ensemble input, though David briefly returned to co-write the series finale "The Finale" (aired May 14, 1998), which drew from his vision of ironic comeuppance but polarized audiences with its courtroom framing of the characters' misdeeds.^[38]

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Development and format innovation

Curb Your Enthusiasm originated from a one-hour HBO special titled Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, which aired on October 17, 1999, and depicted a mockumentary-style account of David attempting a return to stand-up comedy after years away from the stage.^[39] The concept was initially pitched by Jeff Garlin as a documentary on David's stand-up comeback, though David resisted at first before embracing the improvisational approach during production.^[40] What emerged as funnier than the stand-up material itself was the behind-the-scenes interactions during the "making of" process, prompting HBO to greenlight a full series.^[40] The series premiered on October 15, 2000, expanding on the special's premise by portraying a semi-fictionalized version of David navigating everyday social faux pas and petty grievances in Los Angeles.^[41] This development marked David's return to television following his work on Seinfeld, shifting from structured narrative comedy to a more observational style drawn from his personal experiences.^[40] The show's primary format innovation lies in its largely improvised structure, eschewing traditional scripts in favor of detailed outlines—typically around seven pages per episode—outlining plot points, character motivations, and key beats.^[39] Actors, including David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, and Susie Essman, then improvise all dialogue on set, with multiple takes captured to allow editors to assemble the most effective exchanges into a cohesive narrative.^[40] David has credited this method with enabling organic, unpredictable humor: "It was better improvised. You could just get to places that you couldn’t get to writing."^[40] This approach, applied from the 1999 special onward, distinguished Curb from scripted sitcoms by fostering authentic cringe comedy rooted in unscripted human awkwardness, while maintaining loose seasonal arcs for continuity.^[41]

Major seasons, themes, and acclaim

Curb Your Enthusiasm produced 12 seasons over 24 years, premiering on October 15, 2000, and concluding on April 7, 2024, with irregular gaps between releases that permitted Larry David to intersperse other endeavors.^[42] Each season typically comprised 10 episodes, structured around improvised dialogue from outline scenarios depicting David's alter ego navigating petty disputes that balloon into larger absurdities. Early seasons, such as the inaugural run in 2000–2001, centered on domestic and interpersonal tensions like pilfered chalk or intrusive houseguests, establishing the format's reliance on escalating minor infractions. Later installments incorporated overarching narratives, including Season 7's (2009–2010) relocation to New York and entanglements with theater productions, and Season 8's (2011) mock fatwa storyline parodying cultural sensitivities and celebrity backlash. Season 12 (2024) framed David on trial for social crimes, tying into retrospective motifs from prior arcs.^[43] Recurring themes revolve around the friction between individual authenticity and societal conventions, with David's character persistently challenging hypocrisies in etiquette, such as feigned politeness or arbitrary customs, often at personal cost. The show dissects causal chains of misunderstandings—stemming from David's bluntness or perceived slights—that expose flaws in human interactions, including celebrity entitlement, familial obligations, and moral posturing. This unflinching portrayal of consequential pettiness critiques how enforced niceties mask self-interest, drawing from David's observational lens on real-world behaviors without resolution or growth, emphasizing realism over redemption.^[44]^[45] The series garnered substantial acclaim for its innovative semi-improvised style and sharp social satire, earning a 92% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes across 257 critic reviews, with individual seasons like Season 3 scoring 100%.^[46] Metacritic assigned universal acclaim to its debut season at 84/100. It accumulated 55 Primetime Emmy nominations, including 11 for Outstanding Comedy Series without a win in that category, securing two victories: for directing in 2003 and single-camera picture editing in 2012. The program also claimed the 2002 Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.^[47]^[48] Critics lauded its endurance and consistency, attributing praise to David's unyielding persona and the ensemble's chemistry in amplifying everyday banalities into farce.^[49]

Finale and post-series reflections

The series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "No Lessons Learned" and aired on April 7, 2024, as the tenth episode of season 12, culminated in Larry David's character being convicted in an Atlanta courtroom for violating Georgia's election integrity law by assisting a disabled voter with her ballot in season 12, episode 1.^[50] Sentenced to community service that escalates to jail time, the character is ultimately freed on a technicality when Jerry Seinfeld identifies a juror violating sequester rules outside the courtroom, echoing the courtroom imprisonment in the Seinfeld finale while subverting it with redemption through pettiness rather than punishment.^[51] The episode closes with the ensemble cast boarding a flight to Los Angeles, where trivial disputes—such as a window shade argument—reaffirm the show's ethos of unlearned social faux pas, as Larry declares at age 76, "I have never learned a lesson in my entire life."^[52] David, reflecting on the conclusion in post-finale interviews, emphasized fidelity to the character's arc, stating that the ending avoided contrived growth or resolution, aligning with the "no hugging, no learning" principle he co-established on Seinfeld.^[53] He expressed surprise at the audience's enthusiastic reception, noting it "exceeded my wildest expectations," particularly given his deliberate repetition of a jailhouse motif despite backlash to the Seinfeld closer three decades prior.^[54] David rejected labels like "cringe comedy" for the series, arguing they mischaracterize its foundation in observational irritation over social norms, and affirmed the 2024 conclusion felt organic after 24 years of intermittent production spanning 12 seasons.^[54] In a April 7, 2024, appearance on NBC's Sunday TODAY, David mourned co-star Richard Lewis, who died on February 27, 2024, from Parkinson's disease, describing him as "like a brother" and revealing he still converses with Lewis in private reflections, underscoring the personal toll of the show's end amid cast losses.^[55] He conceded only "maybe a shred" of lesson-learning from the experience, prioritizing authenticity over audience-pleasing closure, and indicated no immediate plans for revival, viewing the finale as a capstone to his improvised, boundary-testing style.^[55] Critics noted the meta-layer, with David effectively "fixing" Seinfeld's divisive end by granting his alter ego impunity, yet he maintained it was never about revisionism but consistency in portraying human pettiness unchecked.^[56]

Later projects and media appearances

Film roles and guest spots

Larry David's acting career outside his primary television projects includes several film roles, beginning with small parts in Woody Allen's Radio Days (1987), where he portrayed a communist neighbor, and the anthology New York Stories (1989), appearing as a theater manager in the "Oedipus Wrecks" segment.^[57]^[58] These early appearances showcased his ability to deliver deadpan, awkward humor in supporting capacities.^[59] In 1998, David wrote, directed, and starred in the independent comedy Sour Grapes, taking on multiple characters such as a studio executive, an annoying doctor, and a singing bum; the film, which satirized gambling and family dysfunction, earned a 25% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on limited reviews and grossed under $400,000 against a modest budget. A decade later, he landed a leading role in Allen's Whatever Works (2009) as Boris Yelnikoff, a cynical, divorced physics teacher whose life upends after housing a young runaway; the performance drew praise for David's embodiment of intellectual arrogance and social discomfort, contributing to the film's 64% Rotten Tomatoes score.^[60]^[59] David continued with antagonistic turns, including Sister Mary-Mengele, a scheming nun in the Farrelly brothers' The Three Stooges (2012), a role that parodied his own irritable demeanor amid the slapstick revival, which received mixed reviews and $54.8 million in worldwide box office.^[61]^[59] He co-wrote and led the HBO television film Clear History (2013) as Nathan Flomm, a failed marketing executive who reinvents himself on Martha's Vineyard after selling his stake in an electric car company; the comedy, directed by Greg Mottola, featured ensemble players like Jon Hamm and Kate Hudson and holds a 6.0 IMDb user rating reflective of its niche appeal. Guest spots on other series have been sporadic, often leveraging David's persona for brief comedic interruptions. Notable examples include a 2022 appearance in Toast of Tinseltown, the American-set continuation of the British series Toast of London, where he interacted with lead Matt Berry in a Hollywood satire episode.^[2] Earlier, he provided voice work and cameos in animated or sketch formats, though these remain secondary to his scripted film output.^[62]

2025 HBO American history sketch series

In July 2025, HBO greenlit an untitled half-hour sketch comedy limited series centered on American history, starring Larry David in his return to the network following the conclusion of Curb Your Enthusiasm.^[63] The six-episode project, co-written by David and frequent collaborator Jeff Schaffer, features David portraying various historical figures and scenarios through his signature observational humor.^[64] Executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama through their Higher Ground Productions banner, the series aims to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026 by blending satirical sketches with key moments from the nation's past.^[65] The format draws on David's improvisational style, similar to Curb Your Enthusiasm, but adapts it to anthology sketches reimagining historical events with contemporary absurdities, such as bureaucratic frustrations in founding-era America or interpersonal conflicts among pivotal figures.^[66] Higher Ground's involvement stems from the Obamas' interest in educational entertainment, with Barack Obama reportedly contributing historical insights to ensure factual grounding amid the comedy.^[67] David has described the project as an opportunity to "gripe about history's annoyances," emphasizing everyday human foibles over grand narratives.^[63] As of October 2025, production details remain limited, with no confirmed premiere date or full cast announcements beyond David's lead role; however, the series positions David as a bridge between his Seinfeld roots in character-driven comedy and broader historical satire.^[68] Critics have noted potential tensions between David's apolitical, socially awkward persona and Higher Ground's history of progressive-leaning documentaries, though early reports suggest the focus stays on universal pettiness rather than ideological commentary.^[64]

Written works

Essays and publications

Larry David has contributed humorous essays and short fictional pieces to The New Yorker since 2011, often in the "Shouts & Murmurs" section, blending observational comedy with autobiographical exaggeration.^[69] His debut piece, "Fore!", published June 27, 2011, satirizes the frustrations of golfing etiquette during a round disrupted by slow play ahead.^[69] In this essay, David recounts confronting a group of leisurely players, escalating minor social infractions into absurd confrontations that highlight his signature theme of petty grievances.^[69] Subsequent contributions include "Larry David's Notes for His Biographer," published December 6, 2021, where David provides a mock inventory of mundane life details for a hypothetical biographer, such as his preferences for socks and complaints about household annoyances, underscoring his self-deprecating style rooted in everyday neuroses.^[70] More recent pieces, like "Production Meeting" on May 26, 2025, and "The Diary of Anna Franco" on July 21, 2025, continue this vein, parodying professional absurdities and invented personas in concise, dialogue-heavy formats.^[71]^[72] David has also penned opinion pieces for The New York Times, though these often overlap with satirical commentary on current events. In addition to magazine essays, he and his then-wife Laurie David served as contributing bloggers for The Huffington Post starting in 2005, posting on topics ranging from personal anecdotes to social observations, though individual posts by David himself were infrequent and less formally archived.^[73] These writings reflect his broader comedic oeuvre, prioritizing unfiltered social critique over polished narrative, without compiling into full essay collections.

"My Dinner With Adolf" and recent book

"My Dinner with Adolf" is a satirical essay written by Larry David and published as a guest opinion piece in The New York Times on April 21, 2025.^[74] In the piece, David imagines a dinner conversation with Adolf Hitler, portraying the dictator in mundane, relatable scenarios to highlight the absurdity of attempting to humanize historical villains, explicitly spoofing comedian Bill Maher's recent White House dinner with President Donald Trump on April 2025.^[75] The essay employs David's signature style of awkward social observation, with Hitler depicted complaining about trivial annoyances like restaurant service and dietary preferences, while underscoring the inherent dangers of normalizing extremist figures through casual interactions.^[76] Critics and readers interpreted it as a pointed critique of efforts to portray controversial political leaders as ordinary, though some viewed it as hyperbolic satire amid polarized discourse on Trump comparisons to historical tyrants.^[77] The essay drew widespread attention for its provocative title and timing, coinciding with heightened media coverage of celebrity engagements with Trump post-reelection, and was shared extensively on platforms like Reddit and Threads, where it sparked debates on satire's role in political commentary.^[78] David, known for his aversion to overt political preaching in his comedy, used the format to blend humor with implicit warnings against downplaying authoritarian traits, without explicitly endorsing partisan views.^[79] In October 2025, David contributed to No Lessons Learned: The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Told by Larry David and the Cast and Crew, a hardcover companion book published by Black Dog & Leventhal on October 21, 2025, marking the official retrospective following the HBO series' conclusion in 2024.^[80] The 320-page volume compiles anecdotes, production insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from David, cast members like Jeff Garlin and Susie Essman, and crew, detailing the improvisational process, episode development, and challenges over 12 seasons and 120 episodes.^[81] It includes revelations such as David's account of a aborted Seinfeld reunion season for Curb Your Enthusiasm, noting the team "had no other ideas" after initial planning, and covers mishaps like on-set injuries and script improvisations that defined the show's raw aesthetic.^[82] David promoted the book through a live appearance at the Beacon Theatre on October 22, 2025, where he discussed its contents in a stand-up format, emphasizing the series' ethos of unscripted realism over polished narratives, though he avoided deep personal revelations.^[83] The publication, authorized by HBO, sold for $40 and received praise for its candid glimpses into David's creative control, including his insistence on minimal editing to preserve authentic awkwardness, while critiquing the entertainment industry's tendency toward formulaic success.^[84] Unlike David's earlier memoir So Anyway... (2014), this work focuses collaboratively on Curb's legacy rather than autobiography, attributing the show's endurance to its rejection of conventional lessons or moral arcs.^[85]

Comedic style and influences

Personal influences

Larry David's comedic sensibilities were profoundly shaped by his childhood in a cramped Brooklyn apartment building, where close proximity to eccentric neighbors and extended family members—such as aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandmother—eliminated personal privacy and amplified everyday interpersonal frictions. This environment instilled in him a heightened sensitivity to social norms, awkward interactions, and the minutiae of human behavior, which later informed the core of his observational comedy centered on etiquette breaches and minor grievances.^[86] Among individual comedians, David has identified Woody Allen and Mel Brooks as primary influences, noting their impact "to some degree" on his approach to blending neurosis, satire, and character-driven humor. Allen's introspective, anxiety-fueled narratives and Brooks's irreverent parody of cultural tropes resonated with David's own penchant for dissecting personal insecurities and societal absurdities through improvised, scenario-based storytelling. Additionally, David has praised Don Rickles as "the funniest guy in the world," highlighting the insult comedian's fearless, confrontational style as a model for deriving humor from unfiltered social antagonism and rapid-fire wit.^[86] Beyond specific figures, David's inspirations often stem from real-life social dynamics, particularly the "awkwardness and regrets and faux pas" observed at parties and dinner gatherings, where enforced civility clashes with authentic impulses. This experiential foundation underscores his philosophy that effective humor inherently "offends," prioritizing truthful discomfort over polite evasion to expose underlying hypocrisies in human conduct.^[86] Larry David's approach to humor emphasizes the comedic value in violating social conventions to reveal their arbitrary nature and the hypocrisies they engender. In Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), scenarios often escalate from minor breaches of etiquette—such as debating the ethics of "chat and cut" line-cutting or the impropriety of blowing one's nose into a cloth napkin—to broader conflicts that expose how adherence to unwritten rules prioritizes superficial harmony over practical truth. This method underscores his belief that genuine comedy stems from unfiltered personal reactions rather than contrived likability, ensuring audiences derive amusement from recognition of shared pettiness without eliciting sympathy for characters.^[87] Central to his philosophy is the notion that humor's function involves provocation, as articulated through his endorsement of S.J. Perelman's maxim that "the office of humor is to offend." David's narratives critique the performative politeness that sustains social interactions, portraying it as a veil for self-interest and evasion; for instance, characters' insistence on small deceptions or ritualistic behaviors unravels when confronted with blunt honesty, illustrating the causal friction between individual authenticity and enforced conformity. This extends to a broader indictment of societal norms as contingent constructs, where deviations provoke disproportionate outrage, thereby highlighting their role in suppressing raw human impulses.^[88] His work functions as social critique by awakening awareness of "unknown knowns"—implicit codes governing behavior that individuals internalize without question—positioning the comedian as a "social assassin" who dismantles these through exaggerated non-compliance. Episodes frequently depict the fallout from prioritizing personal principles, such as refusing obligatory charity boasts or questioning dogmatic courtesies, to demonstrate how such norms foster inefficiency and resentment rather than genuine reciprocity. This perspective, drawn from observational realism, challenges viewers to confront the discomfort of their own complicity in upholding conventions that favor illusion over efficacy.^[89]

Personal life

Marriages and family dynamics

Larry David married producer Laurie Lennard on March 31, 1993.^[1] The couple had two daughters during their marriage: Cazzie Laurel David, born May 10, 1994, and Romy David, born March 2, 1996.^[90] They separated in June 2007 after 14 years together, with Laurie filing for divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences.^[91] ^[92] Laurie retained approximately half of the couple's net worth in the settlement. David has reflected on the marriage's end as stemming from fundamental incompatibilities, though public details remain limited beyond legal filings.^[93] The divorce influenced portrayals in Curb Your Enthusiasm, where David's on-screen separation from the character Cheryl Hines aligned temporally with real events, mirroring tensions over lifestyle and priorities.^[93] In personal accounts, David has noted marrying and fathering children relatively late in life—at ages 46 and 48, respectively—which shaped his self-perception as more akin to a perpetual bachelor than a traditional family man, despite maintaining involvement with his daughters.^[94] He has expressed uncertainty about his parenting efficacy, admitting in interviews to prioritizing comedic pursuits over conventional family roles.^[95] Cazzie David pursued writing and acting, co-creating the web series Eighty-Sixed and authoring a memoir, while Romy has maintained a lower profile, interning at publications and appearing sporadically in media alongside her father.^[90] ^[96] In 2017, David met producer Ashley Underwood at Sacha Baron Cohen's birthday party, beginning a relationship marked by privacy and a 37-year age difference.^[97] They wed on October 7, 2020, in a small, private ceremony in Southern California.^[98] Underwood, who has collaborated with figures like Baron Cohen, has joined David at events but avoided deep public commentary on their dynamic, with David emphasizing mutual independence over conventional marital expectations.^[97] No children have been reported from this marriage, and David continues to navigate blended family interactions through his daughters from the prior union.^[99]

Health and lifestyle

David adheres to a consistent fitness routine that includes riding a stationary exercise bike twice per week, lifting weights on alternate days, and taking frequent walks, which help sustain his lean build into his late seventies.^[100] He also plays golf regularly as a form of physical activity.^[101] His dietary habits emphasize health-conscious choices, such as salads, fresh fruit, health shakes, and hot cereal for breakfast, alongside occasional staples like poached eggs with a bagel.^[17]^[102] No major chronic medical conditions have been publicly disclosed for David, who remains physically active and professionally engaged as of 2024, including completing the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.^[103] He has portrayed hypochondriac tendencies in his work and personal anecdotes, such as fixating on minor symptoms, but these appear more comedic exaggeration than indicative of genuine health impairments.^[104] David's longevity and vitality contrast with peers like Richard Lewis, who battled Parkinson's disease before his death in 2024 from a heart attack, underscoring David's relative robustness without reliance on reported interventions.^[105]^[106]

Wealth accumulation

Larry David's net worth is estimated at $400 million as of 2025.^[107]^[108] This figure, corroborated by multiple financial analyses, positions him among the wealthiest television producers, though David has publicly dismissed higher estimates—such as $500 million or $800 million—as "preposterous" and irrelevant to public inquiry.^[109]^[110] The bulk of David's fortune derives from his co-creation and showrunning of Seinfeld (1989–1998), which generated substantial syndication revenue post-finale. In 1998, the series secured a $1.7 billion domestic syndication deal, from which David personally earned $250 million that year alone, with residuals continuing thereafter due to perpetual reruns across networks and streaming platforms.^[111] Ongoing royalties from Seinfeld—encompassing syndication, DVD sales, merchandise, and digital rights—yield David approximately $40–50 million annually in typical years, sometimes exceeding that amount based on licensing fluctuations.^[108] These earnings reflect David's equity stake as co-creator alongside Jerry Seinfeld, who retains a larger share due to his starring role and ownership structure, explaining Seinfeld's higher net worth exceeding $1 billion.^[107] David's wealth was further augmented by Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), which he created, executive produced, wrote, directed, and starred in for HBO. Compensation for the series, including per-season fees and backend profits, contributed an estimated $5–10 million annually during its run, though this pales in comparison to Seinfeld residuals.^[112] Earlier career efforts, such as writing for Saturday Night Live (1984–1985) and stand-up comedy, provided modest income but did not significantly accumulate capital until Seinfeld's breakthrough.^[113] A notable deduction occurred during David's 2007 divorce from Laurie David, to whom he reportedly paid approximately half his then-accumulated assets, estimated in the hundreds of millions, in settlement.^[114] No major real estate flips, stock investments, or entrepreneurial ventures beyond television production are documented as primary wealth drivers; David's financial strategy emphasizes passive income from intellectual property rights over active diversification.^[115]

Public endorsements and donations

Larry David has directed his political donations toward Democratic candidates and causes. In April 2016, he personally contributed to Russ Feingold's reelection campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin, a donation highlighted for its alignment with Feingold's independent streak reminiscent of David's comedic characters.^[116] His production company, Larry David Productions, has similarly funneled funds to Democratic recipients across election cycles, though Federal Election Commission data indicate no direct contributions to congressional candidates from the entity in the 2020 cycle.^[117] Public endorsements from David have been selective and tied to Democratic primaries. During the 2016 presidential race, campaigns for both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders actively sought his backing, as evidenced by internal emails released via WikiLeaks, though David did not formally endorse either contender despite his recurring, affectionate portrayal of Sanders on Saturday Night Live.^[118] By contrast, in April 2020, amid the Democratic primary contest, David explicitly called for Sanders to exit the race, asserting that "everybody must support" Joe Biden to consolidate opposition.^[119]^[120] This stance reflected his prioritization of party unity against Republican incumbent Donald Trump, consistent with his expressed disdain for Trump in interviews.^[121] No records indicate endorsements or donations to Republican figures or causes.

Satirical portrayals versus personal stances

Larry David's semi-fictionalized character in Curb Your Enthusiasm routinely engages in blunt, socially abrasive behavior that satirizes contemporary etiquette, political correctness, and interpersonal hypocrisies, often portraying him as oblivious or defiant toward progressive sensitivities such as racial microaggressions or identity-based accommodations.^[122] Episodes frequently depict the character uttering slurs in contrived scenarios, challenging stereotypes, or exploiting social rules for comedic gain—elements that have included the use of the n-word and mockery of "woke" excesses—yet the series has evaded significant backlash or cancellation attempts.^[123] David has noted that his audience prioritizes humor over ideological conformity, stating that Curb fans "don't care about wokeness," allowing the show to maintain its boundary-pushing style across 12 seasons without alienating viewers.^[124] In contrast, David has consistently articulated liberal personal stances, including strong opposition to Donald Trump, whom he described in a 2024 interview as a "sociopath," "little baby," and "sick man" unfit for leadership, emphasizing his disgust with Trump's character and the 2020 election outcome.^[125] He has publicly supported Democratic causes, such as voting rights initiatives, and aligned with figures like Bernie Sanders through satirical impersonations on Saturday Night Live in 2016 and 2020, though these performances exaggerated Sanders' mannerisms rather than endorsing specific policies verbatim.^[126] While the Curb character occasionally dons politically provocative attire like a MAGA hat for plot-driven absurdity, David has explicitly distanced this portrayal from real-life conservatism, insisting in 2017 that his on-screen persona—despite its irascibility—is "no Trump" and remains fundamentally distinct from right-wing figures.^[127] This divergence underscores David's use of satire as a tool for exposing universal human flaws and social pretensions rather than advancing partisan ideology; the character's contrarianism critiques performative virtue and rule-bound interactions from a baseline of liberal assumptions, mirroring David's own experiences but amplified for effect.^[128] In a 2025 New York Times op-ed titled "My Dinner with Adolf," David employed hyperbolic analogy—likening a dinner with Trump to one with Hitler—to lampoon perceived moral compromises by Trump associates like Bill Maher, aligning the piece's outrage directly with his personal anti-Trump animus rather than subverting it.^[129] David has acknowledged the character's proximity to his temperament—"about a quarter-inch away"—but emphasized that Curb's political episodes, such as those in season 12 involving voter suppression plots, reflect his genuine concerns about democratic erosion under conservative influence, not ambivalence toward them.^[130]

Controversies

Boundary-pushing comedy incidents

David's character in Curb Your Enthusiasm routinely engineered scenarios that probed taboos surrounding race, trauma, and interpersonal etiquette, often eliciting backlash for perceived insensitivity while underscoring hypocrisies in social norms.^[131] In "The Group" (Season 1, Episode 10, aired December 17, 2000), Larry fabricates a story of childhood molestation by his uncle to ingratiate himself into an incest survivors' support group, leading to a public confrontation that shames the innocent relative. The episode drew criticism for trivializing sexual abuse recovery.^[132]^[131] "Krazee-Eyez Killa" (Season 3, Episode 8, aired November 17, 2002) featured Larry's character repeatedly uttering the N-word while quoting a Black rapper's lyrics, in an effort to cover for the artist's infidelity; this sparked debate over white usage of racial slurs, even in mimicry, with some viewing it as unairable by modern standards.^[131] The Survivor (Season 4, Episode 9, aired March 7, 2004) depicted Larry pitting a Holocaust survivor against a Survivor reality TV contestant in a contest over whose hardships ranked greater, lampooning hierarchies of victimhood and prompting accusations of Holocaust minimization.^[132]^[131] In "The Seder" (Season 5, Episode 7, aired November 13, 2005), Larry invites a convicted sex offender to his Passover meal after the man retrieves a golf ball from a pond, ignoring neighbors' protests until the offender heroically saves a choking child; critics highlighted the discomfort of humanizing a predator in a familial religious setting.^[133]^[131] "The Korean Bookie" (Season 5, Episode 9, aired November 27, 2005) revolved around Larry accusing his Korean-American bookmaker of slaughtering and consuming a neighbor's missing dog for a traditional dish, only for the pet to reappear alive, exposing Larry's own racial assumptions; the plot invoked stereotypes of Asian pet-eating practices.^[132]^[133] "The N Word" (Season 6, Episode 8, aired October 28, 2007) had Larry inadvertently repeating the slur multiple times while relaying a carjacking anecdote to Black acquaintances, resulting in their offense and a chain of social repercussions including a botched medical procedure; the episode amplified tensions around contextual reclamation of epithets.^[132]^[131] "Palestinian Chicken" (Season 8, Episode 3, aired July 24, 2011) explored Larry's infatuation with a Palestinian restaurateur amid anti-Semitic taunts and a Jewish boycott, blending geopolitical friction with personal libido; it tested boundaries on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through farce.^[132]^[131] These incidents, drawn from the show's improvised format, consistently prioritized unfiltered observation of human pettiness over deference to sensitivities, contributing to the series' reputation for unapologetic satire.^[131]

Public backlash and apologies

In February 2024, Larry David faced widespread public criticism after an on-air incident during a promotional interview for the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm on NBC's Today show. On January 31, while Elmo, the Sesame Street puppet, was discussing the importance of checking in on others' feelings amid a viral social media post about mental health, David grabbed Elmo's face and neck, expressing irritation at the interruption with the remark, "Elmo? We've gotta get to this interview. Someone had to do it." The moment, captured live, sparked immediate backlash on social media, with viewers accusing David of bullying a children's character and undermining a positive public service message.^[134]^[135] Later that same day, David returned to the Today show set and issued a direct apology to Elmo, stating, "Elmo, I just want to apologize. I'm really sorry," which Elmo accepted on air. The apology followed producer feedback that David had "gone too far this time," though some observers noted David's subsequent laughter and lighthearted demeanor suggested limited contrition. Coverage in mainstream outlets like Variety and Entertainment Weekly highlighted the incident as emblematic of David's boundary-pushing persona, but social media reactions emphasized concerns over insensitivity toward child-oriented content.^[134]^[135]^[136] Earlier, in November 2017, David encountered backlash following his opening monologue as host of Saturday Night Live. During the November 4 episode, he referenced the Holocaust in jokes, including one positing that dating a gentile might lead to ending up "in a concentration camp," which critics lambasted for trivializing genocide and Jewish suffering amid rising antisemitism concerns. The remarks drew condemnation from Jewish organizations and media commentators, who argued they reinforced harmful stereotypes under the guise of humor.^[137] On the subsequent SNL episode airing November 11, David addressed the controversy with a tacit apology in his monologue, acknowledging the prior week's jokes had crossed lines while defending his comedic style. This response, described by Quartz as an atonement for "bad jokes," mitigated some criticism but underscored ongoing debates about the limits of Holocaust-related humor in David's oeuvre, with outlets noting his reluctance to fully retract amid free speech defenses from supporters.^[137]

Legal issues

In 2000, Michael Costanza, a former college acquaintance of Jerry Seinfeld, filed a $100 million lawsuit against Seinfeld, Larry David, NBC, and Seinfeld production companies, alleging that the George Costanza character on Seinfeld appropriated his name, likeness, and personal traits without permission, constituting invasion of privacy and defamation under New York Civil Rights Law.^[138]^[139] Costanza claimed specific resemblances, including physical appearance, mannerisms, and life events like working for the Parks Department, arguing these elements were drawn directly from their shared history in the 1970s.^[138] The suit was dismissed in 2001 by a New York Supreme Court judge, who ruled that the character's traits were generic and not uniquely identifiable to Costanza, and that ideas for fictional characters are not protectable under right of publicity laws without explicit commercial exploitation.^[138]^[139] David was also named as a defendant in a 2022 class-action lawsuit against celebrity endorsers of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, including Tom Brady and others, where investors sought recovery for losses exceeding $1 billion attributed to misleading promotions.^[140] David's involvement stemmed from a 2022 Super Bowl commercial produced by FTX, in which his character expressed repeated skepticism toward cryptocurrency—"new technology? Not for me"—before reluctantly endorsing it, a portrayal critics later highlighted as ironically prescient given FTX's fraud revelations.^[140]^[141] In May 2025, a federal judge in Miami dismissed claims against David and other celebrities, finding insufficient evidence that they knew of FTX's internal mismanagement or Ponzi-like operations at the time of promotion, and ruling that general puffery in ads does not equate to actionable fraud absent scienter.^[140]^[141] No other major lawsuits have directly implicated David in personal legal liability, though his boundary-testing persona in Curb Your Enthusiasm has inspired fictional litigation scenarios mirroring real-world disputes, such as property claims and assault allegations, without resulting in actual court proceedings against him.^[142]

Reception and legacy

Critical assessments and achievements

Larry David's comedic oeuvre, particularly through Seinfeld (1989–1998) and Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), has been lauded for elevating mundane social faux pas and personal pettiness into profound explorations of human behavior, eschewing sentimental resolutions in favor of unvarnished realism. Critics attribute to him the innovation of "cringe comedy," where discomfort arises from characters' refusal to conform to unspoken etiquette, as seen in his portrayal of protagonists who prioritize minor grievances over harmony. This approach, rooted in David's semi-autobiographical lens, contrasts sharply with traditional sitcom formulas reliant on likable heroes and tidy morals, instead highlighting causal chains of self-inflicted awkwardness driven by ego and impulse.^[143]^[144] Assessments often emphasize David's influence on subsequent television, crediting him with normalizing improvisational structures in Curb Your Enthusiasm—where scripted outlines yield organic dialogue—and infusing Seinfeld with observational acuity that dissected urban neuroses without didacticism. Reviewers note his characters' unapologetic misanthropy as a truthful mirror to everyday hypocrisies, allowing audiences to vicariously confront taboos like rudeness or opportunism, though some early critiques dismissed the shows' apparent nihilism before their cultural permeation. David's defense of polarizing narrative choices, such as the Seinfeld finale's courtroom reckoning for bystander apathy on December 15, 1998, underscores his adherence to thematic consistency over consensus approval, a stance he reiterated for Curb's meta-conclusion in 2024.^[145]^[146]^[144] His achievements include co-developing Seinfeld into a syndication juggernaut that redefined ensemble dynamics around flawed everymen, with David's writing imprint evident in episodes amplifying relational absurdities, and sustaining Curb across 12 seasons through HBO's flexible format, amassing a dedicated viewership attuned to its incremental escalation of improprieties. Analysts highlight how David's method—drawing from stand-up's precision while amplifying real-life irritants—paved the way for anti-hero driven narratives in shows like The Office and Veep, fostering a subgenre where humor stems from authenticity rather than artifice. Despite occasional charges of repetition in later Curb arcs, the corpus endures as a benchmark for comedy that privileges empirical observation of social mechanics over aspirational fantasy.^[144]^[147]^[148]

Awards and nominations

Larry David earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for co-creating and executive producing Seinfeld in 1993.^[149] His overall Primetime Emmy record includes two wins and 26 nominations, primarily tied to Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.^[150] For Curb Your Enthusiasm, David received multiple nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, including in 2024 for the twelfth and final season.^[151] The series itself garnered 11 nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series without securing a win, setting a record for the most such nominations in that category as of September 2024.^[47] David also received three Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2003, 2005, and 2006.^[152] The series won the Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy in 2003 for its second season.^[153] In recognition of his screenwriting, David won Writers Guild of America Awards for the Seinfeld episodes "The Contest" in 1993 and "The Mango" in 1995.^[154] He was honored with the WGA's Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television in 2010, acknowledging lifetime achievement in the field.^[154] David has received three Producers Guild of America Awards, reflecting his producing contributions to Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Cultural impact and enduring influence

Larry David's contributions to television comedy, particularly through Seinfeld (1989–1998) and Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), established a template for character-driven narratives centered on everyday social awkwardness rather than traditional plot resolution, influencing subsequent shows like The Office and Arrested Development by prioritizing improvised realism and cringe-inducing scenarios over scripted punchlines.^[155]^[156] This approach, often termed "cringe comedy," derived from David's portrayal of minor social transgressions escalating into absurdity, allowing audiences to vicariously confront unspoken norms without direct endorsement of the behaviors depicted.^[144] Seinfeld, co-created with Jerry Seinfeld, permeated American culture by embedding phrases like "yada yada yada," "master of your domain," and "not that there's anything wrong with that" into everyday vernacular, reflecting a shift toward observational humor that critiqued trivial hypocrisies in urban life.^[157] The series' emphasis on "a show about nothing" challenged sitcom conventions, achieving syndication success that sustained its relevance decades later, with episodes routinely topping streaming charts as of 2019.^[157] Curb Your Enthusiasm extended this by amplifying David's semi-autobiographical persona, fostering a genre where protagonists' self-inflicted dilemmas exposed the fragility of etiquette, as seen in episodes dissecting conversational faux pas or petty disputes.^[158] David's work has enduringly shaped perceptions of Jewish identity in mainstream media, blending pessimism and resilience into relatable archetypes that peaked with Seinfeld's broad appeal and culminated in Curb's introspective swan song, without relying on sentimental tropes.^[159] Critics attribute its longevity to David's unfiltered voicing of prohibited thoughts—such as irritation with social obligations—mirroring audience experiences while subverting heroic narratives, a dynamic that persisted across 12 seasons of Curb and influenced hybrid improv-scripted formats in modern comedy.^[160]^[158] This legacy endures in comedy's move toward authenticity over escapism, evidenced by the genre's expansion post-Curb, though David's reluctance to moralize ensures interpretations remain viewer-dependent rather than prescriptive.^[144]

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Jul 10, 2025 · Larry David is returning to TV with a new six-episode sketch comedy about American history produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground.
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Fore! | The New Yorker
Jun 27, 2011 · Larry David created, co-wrote, and starred in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and is a co-creator of “Seinfeld.” He has contributed to The New Yorker since 2011.
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Larry David's Notes for His Biographer | The New Yorker
Nov 29, 2021 · Published in the print edition of the December 6, 2021, issue, with the headline “Notes for My Biographer.” Larry David created, co-wrote ...
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Production Meeting - The New Yorker
May 19, 2025 · Larry David created, co-wrote, and starred in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and is a co-creator of “Seinfeld.” He has contributed to The New Yorker ...
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The Diary of Anna Franco | The New Yorker
Jul 14, 2025 · Larry David created, co-wrote, and starred in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and is a co-creator of “Seinfeld.” He has contributed to The New Yorker ...
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Larry David - The New York Times
Actor Larry David humorous Op-Ed article on how he protected homeland as member of Army Reserves during Vietnam War.
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Opinion | Larry David: My Dinner With Adolf - The New York Times
Apr 21, 2025 · Larry David is a comedian, writer and actor who created “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and was a co-creator of “Seinfeld.” The Times is committed to ...
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Larry David Mocks Bill Maher's Trump Visit With Satirical Essay
Apr 22, 2025 · Larry David has penned a satirical essay, titled “My Dinner With Adolf,” for The New York Times, mocking Bill Maher's recent White House visit with President ...
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Larry David mocks Bill Maher with 'My Dinner with Adolf' op-ed
Apr 22, 2025 · Larry David mocks Bill Maher with 'My Dinner with Adolf' op-ed. 402K ... Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm Plots, Supermarket ...
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Larry David: My Dinner with Adolf : r/centrist - Reddit
Apr 21, 2025 · Paywalled - Lovely piece of satire from LD, most definitely poking at Bill Maher's attempt to humanize fascists.Missing: publications | Show results with:publications
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The full text of Larry David's MY DINNER WITH ADOLF - Threads
Apr 22, 2025 · Robert McNamara (@romc). 1.8K Views. The full text of Larry David's MY DINNER WITH ADOLF.
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My Dinner With Adolf - The WoodenBoat Forum
Apr 21, 2025 · Larry David: My Dinner With Adolf April 21, 2025. By Larry David Mr. David is a comedian and writer who created “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and ...
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No Lessons Learned by HBO | Hachette Book Group
Free delivery over $35 30-day returnsThe official companion book from the team behind the HBO® Original series Curb Your Enthusiasm reveals all the magic, mayhem, and creative genius
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No Lessons Learned: The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Told ...
This fully authorized celebration of the Emmy® award-winning, genre-busting, longest-running, HBO® Original comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm is told by Larry David
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'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Book Goes Inside 'Seinfeld' Reunion ...
Sep 25, 2025 · Larry David Reveals How 'Seinfeld' Reunion Season Came to Be in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Book: “We Had No Other Ideas” (Exclusive) · THR Staff.
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The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Told by Larry David and ...
In stock Rating 5.0 (1) No Lessons Learned: The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Told by Larry David and the Cast and Crew · Hardcover · $40.00.
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Failure, misery and revenge: what can we learn from the Curb Your ...
Oct 1, 2025 · A new tell-all book looks back at Larry David's singularly sour comedy series and recounts stories of its production.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David Discusses His Roots ... - Forbes
Jul 9, 2011 · Not surprisingly, David called comedian Don Rickles “the funniest guy in the world,” and said his greatest comedic influences were Woody Allen ...
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Larry David Reveals the Secret Behind His Comedy Success
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Write Great Comedy With This Lesson from Larry David
Like Larry (who is almost certainly very influenced by him), he's known for his surrealist parody and satire. Enjoy! And please tell us what you thought of ...
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Be honest. You are Larry David on the inside - by The Ink
Apr 18, 2024 · Larry's comedy shows us that our rules and norms are contingent. They can be changed. They can be otherwise. But it doesn't follow that in ...
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All About Larry David's Daughters, Cazzie and Romy ... - People.com
Mar 4, 2024 · Larry David and ex-wife Laurie David welcomed daughters Cazzie in 1994 and Romy in 1996. Here's everything to know about Larry David's kids.
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Larry & Laurie David Separate After 14 Years - People.com
Jun 5, 2007 · Curb Your Enthusiasm creator and star Larry David and his wife, eco-activist Laurie David, have split after 14 years of marriage.
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Laurie David files for divorce in L.A. - The Hollywood Reporter
Jul 20, 2007 · Laurie David cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending their marriage, according to court documents filed July 13 in Los ...
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Laurie David - Wikipedia
Larry David. . . ( m. 1993; div. 2007). Robert Thorpe. . . ( m. 2012) ... In 2007, David retained nearly half of their net worth following their divorce.
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'Curb' separation mirrors David's divorce - The Today Show
Oct 22, 2007 · David and his real-life wife, Laurie David, separated after 14 years of marriage. The real-life divorce was filed by Laurie David, citing “irreconcilable ...
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IRL, Larry David has children. Why do you think the fictional ... - Reddit
May 13, 2022 · He said that in an interview, he always sees himself as a single guy with no kids because he got married late and had kids late.
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Meet Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David's striking daughters
Feb 29, 2024 · Romy was born in 1996. Two years after Cazzie, came Romy and while Larry loves being a dad, he has confessed he's not sure if he's any good at ...
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SNL50: meet Larry David's stylish daughter Romy David
Feb 19, 2025 · Romy David was born on March 2, 1996, to Larry David and his ex-wife Laurie David. “I was born and raised in the Pacific Palisades,” Romy ...
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Who Is Larry David's Wife? All About Ashley Underwood - People.com
Ashley Underwood and Larry David were introduced at Sacha Baron Cohen's birthday party in 2017. They wed in October 2020. Here's everything to know about ...
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Larry David, Ashley Underwood Marry After 3 Years Together
Oct 9, 2020 · Larry David and girlfriend Ashley Underwood tied the knot on Wednesday, October 7. Related: Celeb Weddings of 2020.
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Who are Larry David's real-life family? The Curb Your Enthusiasm ...
Mar 4, 2024 · The Seinfeld creator is married to Sacha Baron Cohen collaborator Ashley Underwood, and has 2 accomplished and glamorous daughters – one of whom ...
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Larry David Follows An Intense Health And Fitness Routine That ...
May 6, 2024 · According to Rolling Stone, David uses his exercise bike two times a week and lifts weights there other days. He also goes for walks quite often ...
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How Larry David stays so thin ? : r/curb - Reddit
Nov 24, 2017 · He was on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and said he eats mostly salad and fresh fruit. He also plays a lot of golf.Larry David's Skin Care RoutineSomething I am jealous about Larry's personalityMore results from www.reddit.com
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Opinion | Larry David: The Most Important Meal of the Day
Jul 23, 2018 · Mr. David is the creator of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” His typical breakfast consists of poached eggs with a bagel.Missing: exercise | Show results with:exercise
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Larry David Joked That He's "Ready for a Nursing Home" - Distractify
Mar 29, 2024 · There are no reports that Larry David has ever had a stroke. If he did, he seems to have made a remarkably full recovery. Alan Dershowitz, a ...
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Larry David, Super Hypo | HuffPost Entertainment
Nov 28, 2012 · After about an hour of competitive complaining, I noticed on the floor next to LD's bed, several pamphlets -- Symptoms of Cancer, Symptoms of ...
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Larry David says he still talks to Richard Lewis after his death
Feb 29, 2024 · Lewis announced last April he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and had long been open about his other health and addiction struggles ...
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Richard Lewis Delighted in Sparring With Larry David on 'Curb'
Feb 29, 2024 · He died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. Lewis had revealed in April of last year that he had been living with Parkinson's disease and ...
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Why Larry David Is Worth Less Than Half Of Billionaire Jerry Seinfeld
Apr 4, 2024 · Forbes estimates David's net worth to be just under $400 million, enough to rank among the richest television producers in history.<|separator|>
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Larry David Net Worth
What is Larry David's net worth? Larry David is an American comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer who has a net worth of $400 million.
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Larry David Says $500 Million Net Worth Estimate Is 'So P... - Complex
Mar 29, 2024 · Larry David Says $500 Million Net Worth Estimate Is 'So Preposterous' But Also 'None of Your F*cking Business'. "How about you shut up ...
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Larry David's Net Worth (2025): What He Makes From Seinfeld, Curb ...
Feb 24, 2025 · Larry David's net worth in 2025 is estimated at a whopping $400 million. However, David himself has said that many estimates of his fortune are ridiculous and ...
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How Larry David's talents generated billions - The Telegraph
Jul 30, 2013 · The syndication of the 180 Seinfeld episodes was worth $1.7bn in 1998 and earned David an estimated $242m (£158m) in that peak year alone, ...
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Larry David Net Worth 2025: $400M Comedy Legend's Empire
Jul 21, 2025 · As creator, executive producer, and star, David earns between $5–10 million per season, depending on licensing and streaming.
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Larry David Net Worth | TheRichest
2007. Earnings. Earnings from Seinfeld syndication, DVD sales, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. $55,000,000 ; 1997. Earnings. Earnings from Seinfeld. $250,000,000.
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How much money has Larry David (the character) lost in the show?
Sep 20, 2023 · It's known that he got a $250 million payout in the late 1990s and has probably earned several hundred million since but had to pay half to his ex wife.Why Larry David Is Worth Less Than Half Of Billionaire Jerry SeinfeldDoes Fictional Larry have a lower net worth than Real Larry? - RedditMore results from www.reddit.com
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How Larry David Made His Rumored Half-a-Billion-Dollar Net Worth
Oct 25, 2024 · According to Forbes, Larry David's net worth is estimated at a stupendous $400 million. While that number would make him one of the richest ...
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Larry David donates to Feingold's Senate campaign - The Hill
Apr 22, 2016 · ... donation, comparing the Democratic candidate to the “Seinfeld” character Cosmo Kramer. “Maybe Larry David likes Senator Feingold because he ...Missing: endorsements | Show results with:endorsements<|separator|>
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Larry David Productions Profile: Recipients - OpenSecrets
Congressional Candidates. Larry David Productions did not make direct contributions to any congressional candidate in 2020. All Federal Candidates. Party of ...Missing: endorsements | Show results with:endorsements
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Clinton, Sanders both sought Larry David's endorsement - The Hill
Oct 15, 2016 · Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders's campaigns both attempted to garner the endorsement of comedian Larry David, according to hacked emails released Saturday.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Larry David Says Bernie Sanders 'Should Drop Out' of 2020 Race
Apr 5, 2020 · The comedian and Bernie Sanders doppelgänger said that the Vermont senator "should drop out" of the 2020 presidential race, telling a New ...
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Larry David: Bernie Sanders should drop out of 2020 race - The Hill
Apr 4, 2020 · ... support behind his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden. “I feel he should drop out,” David told The New York Times in an interview ...Missing: endorses | Show results with:endorses
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What Larry David actually thinks of Trump - YouTube
Mar 28, 2024 · "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Larry David shares how he feels about former President Donald Trump and the 2020 election.
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Why hasn't Curb Your Enthusiasm faced a woke backlash yet?
Jan 28, 2020 · We look at some of the most potentially offensive moments from Curb's history which failed to land David and HBO in hot water.
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Larry has used the n-word a number of times and has yet to have his ...
Feb 11, 2022 · Larry David finding a Palestinian restaurant covered in anti-Israel material and instantly thinking "this would be a great place for jewish men ...Larry David Hates When People Call 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Cringe ...Larry David Doesn't Know Why He Hasn't Been Cancelled Yet - RedditMore results from www.reddit.com
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Larry David Says 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Fans 'Don't Care About ...
Jun 14, 2024 · Larry David said that “wokeness” was never important to the Curb Your Enthusiasm fandom, which means that Jerry Seinfeld must not watch much Curb.
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Larry David Tees Off on Trump: 'He's a Sociopath' - Rolling Stone
Mar 28, 2024 · Larry David bashed Donald Trump at length during an interview with CNN on Thursday, calling the former president a "little baby" and a ...
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Larry David on Voting Rights and Going Small - Ari Melber
Apr 7, 2024 · Larry David is indicted for handing out water to people waiting in line to vote. Suddenly, the annoying curmudgeon is celebrated as a civil rights and “ ...Missing: publications | Show results with:publications
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Larry David Says His 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Character Is No Trump
Jul 26, 2017 · Larry David says his irascible, mouthy character on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is "about a quarter-inch" away from David himself. But David said he ...
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Larry David's Politics Have Always Been Clear - Slate Magazine
Apr 5, 2024 · The real Larry David is not, in fact, on their side. That's right: The Hollywood mainstay behind Seinfeld and Curb is a liberal.
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Larry David mocks Bill Maher with 'My Dinner with Adolf' op-ed - CNN
Apr 21, 2025 · Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and comedian Larry David mocks Bill Maher for having dinner with President Trump in a satirical op-ed in The ...
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The 10 Most Controversial Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Feb 2, 2024 · Most of this hilarious episode is about Larry accidentally getting involved in hiding the infidelities of his new friend: a rapper named Krazee- ...
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The 14 Most Controversial Episodes Of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Jan 31, 2025 · Larry David played an exaggerated version of himself, someone who became one of the most beloved grumps in TV history. The Larry in the show ...
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The Most Controversial Episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm - CBR
Apr 14, 2024 · Larry David isn't afraid to offend with his work. But his most controversial work is definitely in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Larry David Attacks Elmo on Today Show, Apologizes Amid Backlash
Feb 1, 2024 · Larry David Attacked Elmo on Live TV and Joked 'Someone Had to Do It,' Then Apologized After Being Told 'You've Gone Too Far This Time'. By Zack ...Missing: public | Show results with:public
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The most bizarre celebrity apologies of 2024 - The Washington Post
Dec 31, 2024 · The most bizarre celebrity apologies of 2024. Larry David, Bowen Yang, Madonna and others atoned for embarrassing gaffes. December 31, 2024.
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Larry David is the latest celebrity to apologize—for his bad jokes
Nov 11, 2024 · Comedian Larry David last night, Nov. 11, offered a tacit apology for jokes made during his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL) last week.
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Seinfeld Defeats Costanza Lawsuit - ABC News
Jan 7, 2001 · A $100 million lawsuit filed by Michael Costanza, who alleged that comedian Jerry Seinfeld and the sitcom's producers violated his privacy.
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Costanza v. Seinfeld – Case Brief Summary - Studicata
Michael Costanza sued Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, NBC, and production companies for $100 million, claiming his likeness was used without permission.
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Larry David, Celebrities Dismissed From FTX Lawsuit Over ...
May 8, 2025 · Remember That Larry David Crypto Ad? Court Rules He and Other Celebs Didn't Mean to Dupe FTX Users. A court found that celebrities who promoted ...Missing: "donated | Show results with:"donated
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Tom Brady, Larry David Among Celebs Cleared in FTX Lawsuit ...
May 8, 2025 · A judge this week dismissed most of the claims made in a lawsuit against celebrities like Tom Brady and Larry David for promoting FTX.
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Larry David tangles with Judge Judy on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Nov 27, 2017 · Judge Judy Sheindlin guest-starred on Curb Your Enthusiasm as Larry David sued the former owner of his home for stealing his plant.
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How Curb Your Enthusiasm Went Beyond Cringe | The New Republic
Apr 3, 2024 · Larry has sustained this show through an unceasing, unslakable sense of wonder about the social world. Sure he's bothered, sure he's wrong, sure ...
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The 'Curb' Effect: How Larry David Changed Comedy Forever
Jul 20, 2011 · Here are some of the comedians, writers and TV series that have been influenced by Larry David over the years.
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Larry David Has Always Been the 'Seinfeld' Finale's Biggest Defender
Apr 6, 2024 · Larry David has long defended the “Seinfeld” finale. He's often been its lone champion as critics, fans and the cast, including Jerry ...
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'Curb Your Enthusiasm' redeems Larry David from 'Seinfeld' ending
Apr 17, 2024 · Larry David directly says that the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ending is what “Seinfeld” should have done. Because of his redemption, ...
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Curb Your Enthusiasm Gets the Finale It (and Seinfeld) Deserved - AEI
Apr 12, 2024 · We watched Larry pick petty arguments, stumble into awkward social situations, and commit egregious gaffes. We saw him dining, dating, driving ( ...<|separator|>
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Larry David | Television Academy
David's work on Seinfeld won him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1993. David has gained further recognition for the HBO series Curb Your ...
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[PDF] FACTS & FIGURES - Television Academy
TED DANSON (THE GOOD PLACE) 16 nominations, 2 wins. LARRY DAVID (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM) 26 nominations, 2 wins. VIOLA DAVIS (SCANDAL) 4 nominations, 1 win.
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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series 2024 - Nominees ...
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series ; Matt Berry. as Laszlo Cravensworth. What We Do In The Shadows ; Larry David. as Larry David. Curb Your Enthusiasm.<|separator|>
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Larry David - Golden Globes
Lawrence David (born in New York City, New York, July 2, 1947), a comedy writer, created, wrote and produced with Jerry Seinfeld the sitcom Seinfeld (1989-1996)
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'Curb Your Enthusiasm': Too old for the Golden Globes? - Gold Derby
Dec 4, 2017 · "Curb Your Enthusiasm" previously won the Golden Globe for Best TV Comedy Series for its 2002 season, with Larry David being nominated three ...<|separator|>
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Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld Creator Larry David to Receive ...
Jan 19, 2010 · In 2006, he received a Writers Guild Award for Comedy Series for his writing on Curb and was nominated again for overall Comedy Series in 2007.
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Wincing Time: The Cringe-Comedy Legacy of Larry David and 'Curb ...
Feb 1, 2024 · David's Curb Your Enthusiasm (and Seinfeld before that) has helped spur the expansion of a flourishing comedic genre that some people can't get enough of.
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Larry David - (Television Studies) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations
His use of observational humor and exploration of everyday situations set a new standard for comedic storytelling. This influence can be seen in many modern ...
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Seinfeld at 30: How the 'Show About Nothing' Made Such a Major ...
including critics, professors, a bestselling author, and a writer on the series — weigh in on the show's enduring pop culture ...
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Curb Your Enthusiasm: TV's most influential show? - BBC
Dec 5, 2017 · Its loose, bantery, improvisational style permeates the TV and film franchise The Trip – David loved to do impersonations well before Steve ...
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American Jewish Comedy Sings a Swan Song - Vulture
Apr 5, 2024 · Larry David's other long-running creation, Seinfeld, was the popular peak of American Jewish comedy, Curb is its beautiful swan song.
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Why Is Larry David So Funny? | Psychology Today
Mar 1, 2022 · A Personal Perspective: How ... New research shows how personality can influence people's need to feel superior by using disparaging humor.