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Quote by Norman Corwin

“The playwright's rendition of Abraham Lincoln remembers a pitiful little paddlewheel he saw that he could only generate steam to EITHER blow the ship's whistle OR move the wheel. Just as the little ship could not do both, Lincoln fears that very few can actually think and speak at the same time.”

Quote by Norman Corwin

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Norman Corwin

Norman Corwin was an accomplished American writer, renowned for his radio plays and scripts. His works were characterized by their profound insight into human nature and social issues, influencing countless audiences. more

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