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“Asking a writer what he thinks about criticism is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs.”

Quote by John Osborne

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John Osborne, born on December 12, 1929 and died on December 24, 1994, was a renowned British playwright. His works are known for their realistic style and have had a profound impact on 20th-century British theater. His most famous work, 'Look Back in Anger,' which was first performed in 1956, marked the beginning of the 'Angry Young Men' movement in British drama. more

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