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Letterman's Top 10 demands of striking writers

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Striking television writers delivered David Letterman's Top 10 list, "Demands of the Striking Writers," on the Wednesday Jan 3 show:

 
 

10. "Complimentary tote bag with next insulting contract offer" -- Tim Carvell, from "The Daily Show."

 
 
 

9. "No rollbacks in health benefits, so I can treat the hypothermia I caught on the picket lines" -- Laura Krafft, from "The Colbert Report."

 
 
 

8. "Full salary and benefits for my imaginary writing partner, Lester" -- Melissa Salmons, writer for daytime TV.

 
 
 

7. "Members of the AMPTP must explain what the hell AMPTP stands for" -- Warren Leight, writer for "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

 
 
 

6. "No disciplinary action taken against any writer caught having inappropriate relationship with a copier" -- Jay Katsir, from "The Colbert Report"

 
 
 

5. "I'd like a date with a woman" -- Steve Bodow, from "The Daily Show."

 
 
 

4. "Hazard pay for breaking up fights on 'The View' " -- from writer and director Nora Ephron.

 
 
 

3. "I'm no accountant, but instead of us getting 4 cents for a $20 DVD, how about we get $20 for a 4-cent DVD?" -- Gina Johnfrido of "Law & Order."

 
 
 

2. "I don't have a joke. I just want to remind everyone that we're on strike, so none of us are responsible for this lame list" -- Chris Albers from Conan O'Brien's "Late Night."

 
 
 

1. "Producers must immediately remove their heads from their ass" -- author Alan Zweibel.

 

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