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“That was always my inclination, to start on a new play before the other one gets done, because at least you'll have something to go back to if that play gets trashed.”

Quote by Beth Henley

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Beth Henley is an American playwright known for her unique humor and profound insights into human nature. Her works often explore family relationships and social issues, and her play 'The Miss Firecracker Contest' won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1998. more

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