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Mike Smith is an author, comedy writer and screenwriter. His comedic writing has most often been seen in the legendary Friar's Club Roasts, writing material for events honoring Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Jack Black, Billy Crystal, and more. He has written and directed multiple short films which have been shown in various film festivals across the country. He is also the author of the coming-of-age novel "Miss Mezzanine", which IndieReader.com rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as "a lovely little book about the potential of turning points, romantic whims, and the willingness to be open to change and new experiences." ...more

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	Turning Corners 4.46 avg rating — 41 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Miss Mezzanine it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Cake Batter by Mike Smith (Goodreads Author), Justin Pastrick (Illustrator), Allison Goldstein (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lavender Run by Mike Smith (Goodreads Author), Allison Goldstein (Editor), Justin Pastrick (Illustrator) 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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