The Boston Globe, April 20th, 1998
Everyone knows that Larry David, cocreator of the television show "Seinfeld," says the character of George Costanza was based on him. But his claim is being challenged. Mike Costanza, calling himself the "real Costanza," has stepped forward with a book about his 20-year friendship with star Jerry Seinfeld, and some evidence to back his claim: He looks the part. "I'm sure there probably is a lot of George in Larry David," admits the portly, balding 42-year-old Long Island realtor and part-time actor. "But it is the annoying bad stuff that is him, and the good stuff that is me." Costanza says hi...
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