Balzac

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Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), prolific French novelist and playwright known for La Comedie humaine. Referenced when Niles mentions a book club member's discomfort saying the author's name.

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Appearance

Mentioned once in Martin Does It His Way.

Martin Does It His Way

Season 3 · Episode 3 · S03E03

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“Mrs. Esterbrook-Kindred developed a facial tic every time she had to say the word 'Balzac.'”
— Niles

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