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The spicier alter ego of author and comedian, Carlos Greaves
Carlos Greaves is an Afro-Latino electrical engineer turned comedy writer. He's contributed to The Onion, and written for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and more. His debut book, Spoilers, is available now.