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“I feel like I have to be a walking encyclopedia - I constantly have to be explaining myself - especially when I do table work or when I'm talking to a dramaturg about, you know, the culture, but also what I'm trying to do as a writer in this particular play. You know, you have to protect yourself too.”

Quote by Nilo Cruz

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Nilo Cruz, born in 1960, is a distinguished Mexican playwright known for his profound social insights and unique narrative style. His works have won the admiration of audiences and critics alike. more

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