“Pozzo: The tears of the world are a constant quantity. For each one who begins to weep, somewhere else another stops. The same is true of the laugh. Let us not the speak ill of our generation, it is not any unhappier that its predecessors Let us not speak well of it either. It is true the population has increased.”
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Samuel Beckett was an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His works are characterized by their minimalist style, existential themes, and use of language. His most famous works include 'Waiting for Godot' and 'Molloy'. Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. more
“Simply waiting for life to begin guaranteed that it never would.”
“LA, the city where everyone's constantly waiting for their phone to ring, and I'm part of it.”