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Playwright

John Patrick Shanley is an American playwright known for his profound exploration of human nature and unique narrative style. His works have won numerous Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes, with his most famous play being 'Doubt: A Parable'.

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Famous John Patrick Shanley Quotes

“People ask me if I believe in things: in God, in astrology, and I say, absolutely! I believe in everything! And I believe in its opposite. Like the positive and negative volts on a battery, you need both for power.”

People Ifs Needs Believe Asks I Believe Negative Opposites I Believe In Ask Me Astrology Batteries Volt

Author:John Patrick Shanley

“If I could, Sister James, I would certainly choose to live in innocence. But innocence can only be wisdom in a world without evil. Situations arise and we are confronted with wrongdoing and the need to act.”

Ifs World Needs Evil Situation Arise Innocence If I Could Wrongdoing

Book:Doubt (movie tie-in edition)

Source: Doubt (movie tie-in edition)

“Theatre is the safe place to do the unsafe things that need to be done.”

Needs Done Safe Theatre Unsafe Safe Places

Book:The Big Funk: A Casual Play

Source: The Big Funk: A Casual Play

“If you put someone in a room with no script to direct, they're just going to sit there. Writing scripts is the execution for a show. Then the director takes that and hires people. It's like trying to build a house without any bricks.”

People Ifs Needs Writing Trying Shows House Rooms Directors Direct Scripts Execution Bricks Screenwriting Writing Scripts

Author:John Patrick Shanley

About the Author

Born: October 3, 1950
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 26

Books & Sources

Doubt, a ParableRelated source material

Doubt (movie tie-in edition)Related source material

Moonstruck: Joe Versus the Volcano ; And, Five Corners : ScreenplaysRelated source material

The Big Funk: A Casual PlayRelated source material

Welcome to the Moon and Other PlaysRelated source material

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