Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it. A good writer turns fact into truth; a bad writer will, more often than not, accomplish the … - Edward Albee

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Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it. A good writer turns fact into truth; a bad writer will, more often than not, accomplish the opposite.

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About Edward Albee

Edward Albee (March 12, 1928 – September 16, 2016) was an American playwright, known for works including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Zoo Story, The Sandbox and The American Dream.

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Birth Name: Edward Franklin Albee
Alternative Names: Edward Franklin Albee III
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Good writers define reality
Bad ones merely restate it.

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