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Playwright

Paddy Chayefsky was an American playwright celebrated for his sharp wit and social commentary. His plays frequently delved into the complexities of human nature and the effects of modern society on individuals. Chayefsky's works were praised for their emotional depth and intellectual rigor, earning him numerous awards and critical acclaim.

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Famous Paddy Chayefsky Quotes

“The first dead man on Omaha Beach must be a sailor!”

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Book:The Collected Works of Paddy Chayefsky: The Screenplays

Source: The Collected Works of Paddy Chayefsky: The Screenplays

“It's not greed and ambition that makes wars--it's goodness. Wars are always fought for the best of reasons, for liberation or manifest destiny, always against tyranny and always in the best interests of humanity. So far this war, we've managed to butcher some 10,000,000 people in the interest of humanity. The next war, it seems we'll have to destroy all of man in order to preserve his damn dignity.”

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Book:The screenplays

Source: The screenplays

“You're not such a dog as you think you are.”

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Book:The Television Plays

Source: The Television Plays

“Ma, sooner or later there comes a point in a man's life when he's gotta face some facts. And one fact I've got to face is whateverit is women like, I ain't got it.”

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“This was the story of Howard Beale: The first known instance of a man who was killed because he had lousy ratings.”

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“You don't send a man to his death because you want a hero.”

Book:The screenplays

Source: The screenplays

About the Author

Born: January 29, 1923
Died: August 1, 1981
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 35

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