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“One of the tricks to writing great plays is to get people in a room together and not let them leave. You want the tension to escalate. Keeping them there is the hardest part, so you have to take away any excuse for them to leave.”

Quote by Adam Rapp

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Adam Rapp is an American novelist born on June 15, 1968. His works are known for their profound emotions and unique narrative style, exploring themes of family, identity, and memory. more

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