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Jan 2024
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Emmy Winners Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri...

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Quinta Brunson chats about how the mockumentary style of “Abbott Elementary” works, why teachers should be paid more, and creating a “no asshole” policy work environment. Ayo Edebiri discusses changing her career path from teaching to entertainment, whether her new FX series “The Bear” is a comedy or a drama, and what a standing ovation from a Nigerian dad l ... Show More
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