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Others praised its use and Parker’s history as an acerbic writer.

The world-premiere production showcases Rivers’ career trajectory — her start in New York comedy clubs in Greenwich Village, her bittersweet relationship with “The Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson, her own short-lived late-night series and her reinvention on Hollywood’s red carpets — with her signature acerbic wit.

A few weeks ago one of Russia’s most acerbic news anchors was completely dismissive of Harris’s political abilities.

In the Harry Potter films, she played the acerbic Professor Minerva McGonagall, famous for her pointed witch's hat and stern manner with the young wizards at Hogwarts.

"Everyone knows how witty she was, she had an extraordinary quick, super intelligent acerbic wit," he said.