"In comedy, you can go after sacred cows and take risks, and you can be the first person to speak out and say something that has never been said before."
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About Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci is a Scottish satirist, writer, director, and producer known for his work in comedy and political satire. He gained prominence as the creator of the acclaimed political satire TV series 'The Thick of It' and its film adaptation 'In the Loop'. Iannucci is also recognized for his work on the award-winning political satire 'Veep', where he served as showrunner and executive producer. His distinctive style of humor often involves sharp wit, biting commentary, and clever wordplay.
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