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Sam Shepard, an American playwright, actor, and director, was born on November 5, 1943. Known for his unique narrative style and profound emotional expression, he is considered an outstanding representative of American theater.

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Famous Sam Shepard Quotes

“All that stuff about my father and my childhood is interesting up to a certain point, but I kind of capsized with the family drama a long time ago. Now I want to get away from that. Not that I won't return to it, but a certain element has been exhausted, and it feels like why regurgitate all this stuff?”

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Author:Sam Shepard

“Ive been so spoiled in the theater, writing plays where I can just do exactly what I want and nobody messes with me.”

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Author:Sam Shepard

“Being a writer is so great because you're literally not dependent on anybody. Whereas, as an actor, you have to audition or wait for somebody else to make a decision about how to use you, with writing, you can do it anywhere, anytime you want. You don't have to ask permission.”

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Author:Sam Shepard

“I don't want to be a playwright, I want to be a rock and roll star.”

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Book:Plays

Source: Plays

“Everyone wants a piece of land. It's the only sure investment. It can never depreciate like a car or a washing machine. Land will double its value in ten years. In less than that. Land is going up every day.”

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Book:Curse of the Starving Class: A Play in Three Acts

Source: Curse of the Starving Class: A Play in Three Acts

About the Author

Born: November 5, 1943
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 72

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