"A man who is not touched by the earthy lyricism of hot pastrami, the pungent fantasy of corned beef, pickles, frankfurters, the great lusty impertinence of good mustard is a man of stone and without heart."

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Source: Herb Gardner (2000). “Herb Gardner: the collected plays and the screenplay Who is Harry Kellerman and why is he saying those terrible things about me?”, Applause Books

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Herb Gardner

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Herb Gardner was an American playwright known for his sharp wit and exploration of human relationships, particularly in works like 'I'm Not Rappaport.'

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