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“You listen to the audience. The audience is wrong individually and always right collectively. If they don't laugh, it isn't funny. If they cough, it isn't interesting. If they walk out, you are in trouble.”

Quote by Peter Stone

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Peter Stone
Peter Stone

Peter Stone was a renowned British playwright known for his humorous and witty scripts. His works spanned across various mediums including theater, film, and television, with his most famous works being 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' and 'Carnal Knowledge'. Stone's plays are celebrated for their profound characterizations and unique narrative style. more

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