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Ellie Kemper: Nora Ephron Wrote to Amuse Herself

New York Times Monday 19 October 2026, 09:03 UTC By Ellie Kemper 1 min read
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The actress and comedian riffs on the essay Nora Ephron wrote for The Times in 2008.

The actress and comedian riffs on the essay Nora Ephron wrote for The Times in 2008.
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