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“In the theater, when people hear that you're writing a play, they want to know what it's all about, whether there's a role for them. You write it fairly quickly, and it becomes a group activity before you're really ready to have company.”

Quote by Marsha Norman

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Marsha Norman
Marsha Norman

Marsha Norman, born on September 21, 1947, is an accomplished American playwright known for her profound human and social themes. Her most famous work is 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Her works include 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' and 'A Delicate Balance', among others, with 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' earning her the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 'A Delicate Balance' is a story about women during the American Civil War and has also received widespread acclaim. Norman's works have had a profound impact on contemporary theater, revealing the complexity of human nature and the diversity of society through her unique perspective and insightful observations. more

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