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“But success and failure are not true opposites, and they're not even in the same class. I mean, they're not even a couch and a chair.”

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Lillian Hellman
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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