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theatre maker, book lover, conversation starter, cocktail drinker - preferably not in that order

New York City
Joined July 2009
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Finally, I can express myself.
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I've now been asked multiple times for my take on Elon's offer for Twitter. So fine, this is what I think about that. I will assume the takeover succeeds, and he takes Twitter private. (I have little knowledge/insight into how actual takeover battles work or play out) (long 🧵)
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Tulsi Gabbard is parroting false Russian propaganda. Her treasonous lies may well cost lives.
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We like @robinthede's outraged reaction to A Black Lady Sketch Show's loss more than SNL's #Emmys win
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And you thought "Taking A Knee" was too much!?!
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Imagine if we stormed the Capitol I bet we wouldn’t even reach a step before live rounds were fired
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We may be opponents — but we are not enemies. We are Americans.
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Who really benefited from Trump's tax cuts? Pfizer --> Donations to GOP: $16M Tax cut received: $39B GE --> Donations to GOP: $20M Tax cut received: $16B Chevron --> Donations to GOP: $13M Tax cut received: $9B Please repeal the Trump tax cuts.
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Being antiracist is not a destination but a journey—one that takes deliberate, consistent work. It’s work to transform oneself and society. A journal and workbook, #BeAntiracist guides people on their journeys to be antiracist. It drops today @OneWorldLit! penguinrandomhouse.com/books…
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Thanks for mentioning me @vp, so here are the facts: 14,000 died from H1N1; we are headed to 400,000 dead in less than a year from COVID. Happy to compare records any time!
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Record-shattering deaths. An economy in crisis. Briefings full of lies and misinformation. Cases soaring in his own administration. These are the things to remember tonight as Mike Pence tries to spin his record, absolve himself of blame, and claim victory over this crisis.
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The GOP has no idea about what’s about to happen to them… #DivineNine
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Wear a mask.
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Shame can’t survive being spoken. Thank you @tferriss and @debbiemillman for the courageous and tender conversation about abuse, trauma, and finding healing. This matters so much. tim.blog/2020/09/14/how-to-h…
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My statement on President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis:
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I understand he wants to project strength, but polls show that a large majority of the public doesn't think Trump took COVID seriously and that colors their response to his illness. So even apart from putting Secret Service members in danger, etc., not sure it's wise politically.
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Rights inquiries per month in the five months since we added the "Inquire About Rights" button to every play page: 79 96 129 125 (small dip!) And this month? With just over an hour to go... 144
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10,000 readers. What a milestone! If you're one of them... THANK YOU. You make us great!
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"Baby" is a top 3 Bieber jam; I will not be taking questions at this time
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It's also time for my annual pitch to @theatreWash to let dramaturgs present at the Helen Hayes: - We're skilled readers - We look exceptionally hot in formalwear - DC theatre has a surprisingly robust # of dramaturgs & that's cool as hell and worthy of acknowledgement
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