Conversation so far:
What is a typical character for him?
Simon's characters are typically portrayed as "imperfect, unheroic figures who are at heart decent human beings".
Does he act as characters?
He reproduces speech so "adroitly" that his characters are usually plausible and easy for audiences to identify with and laugh at.
How does he come up with ideas for his characters?
Before writing, Simon tries to create an image of his characters.
What is a well known character?
Many of Simon's most memorable plays are built around two-character scenes, as in segments of California Suite and Plaza Suite.

Question: What does the public think about his characters?
Self-contained rewrite: What does the public think about Neil Simon's characters?