Kaufman
[kawf-muh n]
- George S(imon),1889–1961, U.S. dramatist.
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Contemporary Examples
A lot of big-time directors have been influenced by B-movie guys like Kaufman and Roger Corman, in particular.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Filmmaker James Gunn on His Glorious Space Opera and Rise to the A-ListMarlow Stern
August 3, 2014
That was on a set at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, and it was a hundred percent scripted.
Lori Petty on ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ the Halcyon ‘90s, and Discovering Jennifer LawrenceMarlow Stern
June 8, 2014
Lawler reaches his breaking point and slaps Kaufman, after which Letterman cuts to a commercial.
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April 3, 2014
Kaufman returns after the break to deliver an expletive-ridden tirade against Lawler.
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April 3, 2014
Comparing Iraq and Afghanistan with Syria is apples and oranges, Kaufman argued.
Historical Examples
Kaufman's barn was burned down last week, so you couldn't storm that now.
A Pirate of PartsRichard Neville
Through them he made a connection with two brothers Kaufman, who plied the peddler's trade.
Under Four AdministrationsOscar S. Straus
Mr. Kaufman was from Virginia, the son of a slave-holder, and heir to slave property.
Discussion on American SlaveryGeorge Thompson
Mr. Kaufman said, I will sell you my horse, I have got nothing to feed him on.
He worked around Austin till he married, when he moved to Taylor and then to Kaufman.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves.Work Projects Administration
Kaufman
- George S (imon). 1889–1961, US dramatist who, with Moss Hart, collaborated on many Broadway comedy hits
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