How did Benson decide to craft the sharp wit and humor that define Lucia and Mapp?
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How did Benson decide to craft the sharp wit and humor that define Lucia and Mapp?
Did anyone else feel like the small-town setting amplified the absurdity of the characters' rivalries?
What do you think led Benson to focus on the rivalry between Mapp and Lucia instead of other characters?