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“People shouldn't trust artists and they shouldn't trust art. Part of the fun of art is that it invites you to interpret it.”

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Tony Kushner

Tony Kushner is an American playwright known for his profound social and political commentary and complex character development. His works often explore historical, moral, and identity issues, reflecting the diversity and complexity of American society. His most famous works include 'Angels in America' and 'Homebody/Kabul.' Kushner has received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to theater, including the Pulitzer Prize. more

“Accuracy is paramount in every detail of a work of history. Here's my rule: Ask yourself, 'Did this thing happen?' If the answer is yes, then it's historical. Then ask, 'Did this thing happen precisely this way?' If the answer is yes, then it's history; if the answer is no, not precisely this way, then it's historical drama.”

Ifs Way Happens Asks Answers Drama Historical Details Things Happen Accuracy Paramount

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“But I still read Shaw on a regular basis. What I love is the nakedness of the polemic and the irresistible good humour. For me, 'Major Barbara' is the greatest of all the plays in that it starts from the rational and proceeds to the ecstatic in a spectacular way, and leaves you very confused if you cling to Euclidean logic.”

Ifs Way Stills Play Love Is Humour Majors Logic Bases Rational Confused Spectacular Irresistible Ecstatic Barbara Polemics Good Humour

Author:Tony Kushner

“But I think what made me go into theater was seeing my mother onstage. The first thing she did was Mrs. Frank in 'The Diary of Anne Frank.' The second thing she did was a play about Freud called 'The Far Country.' She played a paralyzed woman in Vienna who goes to see Freud.”

Thinking Firsts Made Country Play Mother Seeing Theater Frank Diaries Paralyzed Vienna

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