Luigi Vignali (born July 7, 1949) and Michele Mozzati (born May 15, 1950), best known as Gino & Michele, are writers, television and theater authors, and editors. Born in

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, they met in the mid-sixties. Between 1969 and 1971 they formed the cabaret ensemble "I Bachi da seta", then, in the seventies, the couple contributed to the formation and growth of

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, in which they hosted numerous satirical programs. Later they started collaborating with the magazine ''

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'' and publishing several novels and collections of short stories. Starting from the variety show '' Drive In'', they also have a prolific career as television authors. In 1985 the couple achieved a significant stage success as authors of the stage play ''Comedians'', directed by Gabriele Salvatores; from then they signed several stage works, particularly for comedian Paolo Rossi. In 1986 they also became owners and co-directors (together with Giancarlo Bozzo) of the comedy club ''Zelig''. In 1990 the couple started the series of humorous books ''Anche le formiche nel loro piccolo s'incazzano'' that were all bestsellers. In 2002, they founded the publishing house Kowalski, that was later acquired by Feltrinelli.

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