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Robert Harling, born in 1951, is a renowned American playwright known for his unique sense of humor and profound insights. His works have won the hearts of audiences with their wit and depth.

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Famous Robert Harling Quotes

“smile, It increases your face value”

Source: Steel Magnolias

“...then we went skinny dippin' and did things that frighten the fish... Character, Shelby Eatonton, from the movie, Steel Magnolias.”

Character Fishes Steel Skinny Magnolias

Author:Robert Harling

“I would rather have thirty minutes of wonderful, than a lifetime of nothing special.”

Love Friendship Wonderful Minutes Special Lifetime Thirty Magnolias

Book:Steel Magnolias

Source: Steel Magnolias

“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion." (Truvey Jones)”

Emotion Tears Laughter My Favorite Magnolias Tears And Crying

Author:Robert Harling

“The only difference between us and the animals is our ability to accessorize!”

Differences Ability Animal

Author:Robert Harling

“Louie brought his new girlfriend over, and the nicest thing I can say about her is all her tattoos are spelled correctly.”

I Can Girlfriend Tattoo Magnolias New Girlfriend

Author:Robert Harling

“I just sat there. I just held Shelby's hand. There was no noise, no tremble, just peace. Oh god. I realize as a woman how lucky I am. I was there when that wonderful creature drifted into my life and I was there when she drifted out. It was the most precious moment of my life.”

Moments Hands Realizing Wonderful Lucky Creatures Noise Sat Precious Moments Magnolias

Author:Robert Harling

“The New York Times credited me with the rediscovery and revival of red velvet cake. I consider this as one of my great life achievements.”

New York Achievement Red Cake Revival New York Times Velvet Rediscovery

Author:Robert Harling

“Oh, honey, God don't care which church you go, long as you show up!”

Long Shows Care Church Don't Care Honey Magnolias

Author:Robert Harling

“I firmly believe in and support everyone's right to freedom of artistic expression. STEEL MAGNOLIAS is my artistic expression, and it is my right to say that its female characters be portrayed by women. The concept of a play set in a beauty parlor where men portray women is a terrific idea. If that is someone's artistic expression, I encourage them to write their own play as soon as possible.”

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Author:Robert Harling

About the Author

Born: 1951
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 10

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