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I blame Hollywood for skewing perspectives. Life is just a big romantic comedy to them, and if you meet cute, happily ever-after is a forgone conclusion.

Jonathan Tropper

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Jonathan Tropper
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: February 19
Executive Producer
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
Riverdale
New York City
Comedy
Happily
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