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Bill Scheft
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Bill Scheft

Bill Scheft, a 15-time Emmy-nominated writer for David Letterman, is the author of two previous novels, The Ringer and Time Won't Let Me, which was a finalist for the 2006 Thurber Prize for American Humor. He has also written for the The New Yorker,... Read full bio

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My life in 8 words: "Beyond my wildest dreams or free-floating anxieties"
Everything Hurts is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 20, 2010
Everything Hurts will be released on April 20, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Apr 20, 2010
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Chapter 1 from Everything Hurts
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Everything Hurts is now available in Hardcover
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Everything Hurts is now available in eBook
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Everything Hurts will be released on April 07, 2009 in eBook
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Everything Hurts is now available in eBook
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. If you ever forget you're a Jew, a gentile will remind you. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. When you want what you have. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Play the piano, speak fluent Spanish Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Playing the drums Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. With my wife Learn more about Bill Scheft

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Chronogram Arts Culture Spirt, April 11, 2013
...the best writers for late night come to Woodstock to share the mirth. Panelists include writers from Letterman (Bill Scheft), Jimmy Fallon (Jess Dweck), and The Colbert Report (Meredith Scardino). Moderated by J.R. Havlan, The Daily Show with Jon...
New York Times, November 15, 2012
...To the Editor: Bill Scheft, in reviewing Steven Rinellas Meat Eater: Adventures From the Life of an American Hunter (Nov. 4), felt the need to hold his nose and set aside his disdain toward...
New York Times, November 2, 2012
...enough to set aside his contempt prior to investigation, Meat Eater offers an overabundance to savor. 1 2 Bill Scheft is a writer for “Late Show With David Letterman.” His most recent novel, “Everything Hurts,” is being made into a film...
New York Times, November 2, 2012
...enough to set aside his contempt prior to investigation, Meat Eater offers an overabundance to savor. 1 2 Bill Scheft is a writer for “Late Show With David Letterman.” His most recent novel, “Everything Hurts,” is being made into a film...
North Fork Patch, September 24, 2012
...Time: 7:00 pm Friday Night Laughter @ the Library  will feature humor novelist, columnist and TV writer, Bill Scheft and his wife, award-winning comedienne, Adrienne Tolsch, who will share their real-life story –  Partners in Life & Comedy.    ...
Washington Post, November 30, 2012
...Its both foolish and impossible to reduce a man especially a Letterman to a mere 3,000 words. I talked to Dave for 46 minutes on Nov. 13, 2012, in the Broadway office of his production company Worldwide Pants Inc., which, besides The Late Show, has...
Las Vegas Review Journal, November 19, 2012
...to run out the clock. There was an article about Brown in The Crimson. It was written by Bill Scheft - the same Bill Scheft who has been nominated for 15 Emmy Awards as a staff writer for David Letterman. After the Yale game, Brown recalls a front-page...
New York Times, November 15, 2012
...To the Editor: Bill Scheft, in reviewing Steven Rinellas Meat Eater: Adventures From the Life of an American Hunter (Nov. 4), felt the need to hold his nose and set aside his disdain toward...
Sag Harbor Express, October 12, 2012
...8 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. Free. 537-0132. Friday Night Dialogues with Comics Bill Scheft & Adrianne Tolsch. 7 p.m. Shelter Island Library, 37 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island....
Hauppauge, October 11, 2012
...Island Library continues its Friday night events this weekend. Starting at 7 p.m. husband and wife comedians Bill Scheft and Adrienne Tolsch will be sharing some side-splitting stories about their lives working together. Cutchogue HARVEST PARTY :...
Southampton Patch, October 11, 2012
...Island Library continues its Friday night events this weekend. Starting at 7 p.m. husband and wife comedians Bill Scheft and Adrienne Tolsch will be sharing some side-splitting stories about their lives working together. Cutchogue HARVEST PARTY :...
Three Village Patch, October 11, 2012
...Island Library continues its Friday night events this weekend. Starting at 7 p.m. husband and wife comedians Bill Scheft and Adrienne Tolsch will be sharing some side-splitting stories about their lives working together. Cutchogue HARVEST PARTY :...