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“Mama seemed to do only what my father wanted, and yet we lived the way my mother wanted us to live.”

Quote by Lillian Hellman

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Lillian Hellman

Lillian Hellman was an American playwright and screenwriter, renowned for her dramatic works and political activism. Her plays frequently delved into themes of political intrigue and personal morality, making her a significant figure in American theater during the mid-20th century. more

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