It's interesting, isn't it? . . . the chandelier . . . it reminds me of mushroom soup.

A play does not exist until it is on the stage.

Some mystery should be left in the revelation of character in a play, just as a great deal of mystery is always left in the revelation of character in life, even in one's own character to himself.

Some mystery should be left in the revelation of character in a play, just as a great deal of mystery is always left in the revelation of character in life, even in one's own character to himself.

I have always been pushed by the negative. The apparent failure of a play sends me back to my typewriter that very night, before the reviews are out. I am more compelled to get back to work than if I had a success.

I've played the drums for so long, I can't imagine saying goodbye to it.