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Zosia Mamet Opens Up About Abusive Boss Trauma

9/12/2025

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Zosia Mamet recounted her experience with a verbally abusive boss at a 92NY event.
In her essay collection, "Does This Make Me Funny?", she detailed being yelled at by a prominent showrunner, prompting her departure from a popular TV show.
While she didn't name the show or showrunner, speculation points to Matthew Weiner from "Mad Men."
Mamet reflected on the trauma of her experiences and their influence on her writing.
She was surprised by the candidness of her essays during the audiobook recording, clarifying she didn't aim to shock.

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Zosia Mamet recounted her experience with a verbally abusive boss at a 92NY event.
In her essay collection, "Does This Make Me Funny?", she detailed being yelled at by a prominent showrunner, prompting her departure from a popular TV show.
While she didn't name the show or showrunner, speculation points to Matthew Weiner from "Mad Men."
Mamet reflected on the trauma of her experiences and their influence on her writing.
She was surprised by the candidness of her essays during the audiobook recording, clarifying she didn't aim to shock.