Well, when you write about people of a certain age we are in a postsexual situation. If I write about younger people then I write sexually, because their drive is sexual. It depends upon the circumstances.
EDWARD ALBEEThe responsibility of the writer is to be a sort of demonic social critic — to present the world and people in it as he sees it and say, “Do you like it? If you don’t like it, change it.
More Edward Albee Quotes
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I don’t like symbolism that hits you over the head. A symbol should not be a cymbal.
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What I mean by an educated taste is someone who has the same tastes that I have.
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Every monster was a man first.
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I write to find out what I’m talking about.
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A lot interests me – but nothing surprises me particularly.
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There is chaos behind the civility, of course.
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All serious art is being destroyed by commerce. Most people don’t want art to be disturbing. They want it to be escapist. I don’t think art should be escapist. That’s a waste of time.
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There are only two things to write about: life and death.
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Art has an obligation to offend.
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Martha: Oh, I like your anger. I think that’s what I like about you most. Your anger.
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First, I’ll kill the dog with kindness, and if that doesn’t work, I’ll just kill him.
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Art should never try to be popular.
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That’s the happiest moment. When it’s all done. When we stop. When we can stop.
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Musical beds is the faculty sport around here.
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The only time I’ll get good reviews is if I kill myself.
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