The American Bystander's Viral Load
Michael Gerber, Michael Pershan, Laura FoxFunny writing from The American Bystander, "the world's best print humor magazine."
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Editor & Publisher of America's all-star print humor quarterly, since October 2015.
Former redheaded jewish writer father person and teacher living in new york city
General Manager at The American Bystander. Interests include rich sauces, century homes, flamboyant oddballs.
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