"It's not easy to create humor because humor arises out of a constricted, limited, even endangered situation. Sometimes it's about surviving in life."
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About Bernhard Schlink
Bernhard Schlink is a German author and professor of law. He is best known for his internationally acclaimed novel 'The Reader', which was published in 1995 and later adapted into an award-winning film. Schlink's works often explore complex moral and ethical issues, reflecting his background in legal academia. In addition to his writing, Schlink has had a distinguished career as a legal scholar, specializing in constitutional and administrative law.
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