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During the latter part of the 20th century a writer/producer named Larry David co-created a fabulously successful comedy television series by the name of It's All About Nothing (Seinfeld) and later starred in his own series, It's All About Me (Curb Your Enthusiasm). They were tremendous hits and made Larry into a mega-millionaire and true comedy icon. I adore that Larry David. I watched him during his pre-icon days on the Catch a Rising Star stage in New York City where his clever sometimes peculiar material may have not received roaring approval of the audience but it got me. Got me right in the place that vindicated risk. He was special and I knew it the first moment I saw him. As he grew into a larger than life (due to a suspected growth hormone), architect of unique comedy programming that drew immense following, I realized that even the most personal work can touch the masses. This book is not about that Larry David. This story is a purely fabricated account of a character whose life mimics closely that of the nonfictional Larry David. In effect, this story takes place in a universe where some people and events may seem similar to the world you live in, but despite what might be your distorted view of reality, this story involves characters and events purely fictional. In fact, even though you are reading this today, which is not 2005, the story you are reading takes place in early 2005 around a year and a half before the middle of 2006. ________________________ It shocked Hollywood to its very core. Superstar producer of the fabulously successful television series Seinfeld and his own neurotic star vehicle, Curb Your Enthusiasm, the all-around, bon vivant, creative savant, Larry David, had been murdered and all evidence pointed to a pedestrian comedy writer whose greatest success was in writing a book on failure, a subject its author knew intimately. In an absurdist spoof, the great comedy writers of Hollywood are being murdered and it's up to a nearly anonymous scribe to solve the mystery lest the crimes be put on his resume making finding a television staff writer position even more difficult than being over forty. Follow the ever-escalating trail of bizarre murders and mayhem through a labyrinth of twists and turns that not only threatens to end the sitcom industry, but in its wake uncovers a world-wide conspiracy that intends to undermine the very future of mankind as we've known it and at the same time fashions a far longer than need be, convoluted, run-on, comma-spliced sentence. I like to call it ... THE LARRY DAVID CODE!

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STEVE YOUNG is an award-winning author, TV writer, comedian and Dad. Known for his refusal to be confined by any medium or arena, Steve's illustrious career spans across literature, television, film, and academia. Formerly the political editor of National Lampoon, Steve's literary prowess has been showcased in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, LA Times, and as a regular contributor to the op-ed section of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Steve's creative genius has left an indelible mark on iconic shows including Boy Meets World, Cybill, The Smart Guy, and the latest rendition of Family Affair. His contributions have earned him esteemed accolades such as the Prism Award and a Humanitas nomination. As a filmmaker, Steve has challenged the status quo of Hollywood with his biting and satirical film, My Dinner With Ovitz, a project that shook the foundations of the industry. ""Great Failures of the Extremely Successful"" Steve's literary masterpiece, ""Great Failures of the Extremely Successful,"" serves as required reading at the esteemed Wharton School of Business. Within its pages lie the extraordinary tales of world-beaters who have triumphed over adversity, curated and shared by Steve himself. Stand-Up Comedian Steve's social and political satire is revered for its razor-sharp wit and poignant observations....as well as a bunch of silly. His op-eds are fixtures in major newspapers nationwide, while his expert commentary has made him a sought-after pundit on networks like Fox News Channel and CNN. His engaging presence has also graced popular morning shows such as The Today Show and Good Morning America.

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