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“I am convinced that anyone can be a great writer . . . if he can only . . . tell the naked truth about himself and other people. That, a little technique with words and the willingness to bare heart, soul and body are really all it takes.”

Quote by Clive Barnes

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Clive Barnes, born on May 13, 1927, was an accomplished American drama critic and writer. His career began at The New York Times, where he wrote numerous drama reviews that had a profound impact on the American theater scene. more

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