Curb Your Enthusiasm versions of themselves fictionalized to varying degrees. The plots and subplots of the episodes are established in an outline written by David, and the dialogue is largely improvised by the actors (a technique known as retroscripting). As with "Seinfeld", which David co-created, the subject matter in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" often involves the minutiae of American daily social life, and plots often revolve around Larry David's many faux pas and his problems with certain social conventions and expectations, as well as his annoyance with other people's behavior. The character has a hard time letting such annoyances go unexpressed, which often leads
Paul Garner (comedian) also written extensively for comedian Jimmy Carr. Garner created, wrote and starred in E4/Channel 4's "The Pilot Show" which lured celebrities and members of the public into appearing on what they thought were genuine TV shows such as 'Lapdance Island' and 'Who Wants To Be A Spaceman?' A 16-part series of "The Pilot Show", (renamed "BSTV") was then made for American television with Garner once again starring in it, writing and executive producing. Garner has also appeared as an actor in various shows such as "Pulling" and "The Jim Jeffries Show". Most notably, Garner played the part of "Dave Millman",