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“It's easy to give up, and that's the one thing we cannot do. That's what gives me a reason for working: to leave people with a little more courage, with a little hope that has been nourished. Even if, of course, it's going to disappear, whatever touches one isn't lost forever.”

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Peter Brook
Peter Brook

Peter Brook, born on March 21, 1925, is a world-renowned theatre director from the United Kingdom. His dramatic works are characterized by their unique style and emphasis on interaction between actors and audiences, making him one of the pioneers of modern theatre. more

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