‘Life, Larry’ Director Jeff Schaffer on Obama’s Notes and Why Larry David Will Never Retire: ‘He’s Like a Prostitute Who Has Sex When He’s Not Working’

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   Director Jeff Schaffer Discusses Larry David and Barack Obama Collaboration

   Director Jeff Schaffer detailed the production of the HBO series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. He described a creative clash between Larry David and Barack Obama over script notes. Schaffer also commented on David's refusal to retire using a crude analogy.

   What's confirmed:

   • Jeff Schaffer directed the HBO sketch comedy series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.
   • Larry David rejected creative notes from Barack Obama during the filming of the series.
   • Larry David responded to Obama's suggestions by stating, "I'm the president of this."
   • Barack Obama responded to the dismissal by noting that he listened to advisors while he was the president of the United States.
   • Jeff Schaffer compared Larry David to a prostitute who has sex when not working to explain why he will never retire.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The series is described as a total TV shambles.
   • The show is viewed as deeply cringe.
   confidence 90%