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Quote by Meredith Willson

“Most playwrights go wrong on the fifth word. When you start a play and you type 'Act one, scene one,' your writing is every bit as good as Arthur Miller or Eugene O'Neill or anyone. It's that fifth word where amateurs start to go wrong.”

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Meredith Willson

Meredith Willson was a renowned American composer, best known for his musical 'The Sound of Music'. His musical works have been beloved by audiences and have had a profound impact on musical theater and film music. more

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