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“The theater let me dramatize inner struggles, the push-pull between the inner life and the world, the various selves I presented according to what each world required. And it let me use my body.”

Quote by Margo Jefferson

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Margo Jefferson

Margo Jefferson is an esteemed cultural critic known for her profound insights into literature, theater, and music. Born on October 17, 1947, she is a prolific writer and critic whose work is highly regarded by both academics and the general public. more

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