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“I haven't had a single moment of terror since they told me [I was dying]. My only regret is to die four pages too soon. If I can finish, then I'm quite happy to go.”

Quote by Dennis Potter

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Dennis Potter was a British dramatist renowned for his innovative and complex television and radio plays. His works frequently explored themes of social alienation, psychological manipulation, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and a place in the annals of British television drama. more

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