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Howard Barker
Howard Barker

Howard Barker, born on June 28, 1946, is a British playwright known for his profound political and social critiques. His works often explore themes of power, gender, and class. more

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“We like t'believe that everything's got an explanation...that our years on this earth make a safe kinda sense. We build ourselves up with explantions and rationalizations t'make us nice and comfortable--an' some people manage t'get through their lives without ever having to question any of it. But I think most of us have learned that...just when we least expect it...something comes droppin' down out o' the heavens...that blows all our comfortable ideas right t'pieces.”

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