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“In all the great periods of the drama perfect freedom of choice and subject, perfect freedom of individual treatment, and an audience eager to give itself to sympathetic listening, even if instruction be involved, have brought the great results.”

Quote by George P. Baker

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George P. Baker

George P. Baker (1903-1995) was an influential figure in an unknown field. His life and achievements are not widely documented. more

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