Conversation so far:
Who is the most famous character Neil Simon wrote?
What type of characters did Neil Simon enjoy writing?
Neil Simon's characters are typically portrayed as imperfect, unheroic figures who are at heart decent human beings“
Does Neil Simon have a favorite character?
Did Neil Simon write differently for play versus tv?
What is an interesting aspect of Neil Simon's characters?
Neil Simon's characters are typically portrayed as imperfect, unheroic figures who are at heart decent human beings“
Do Neil Simon's characters draw from people he knew in real life?

Question: Did his childhood influence his characters?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Neil Simon's childhood influence his characters?