Everyone thinks they can write a play; you just write down what happened to you. But the art of it is drawing from all the moments of your life.
Meaning of the quote
Writing a play is not as easy as it seems. You can't just write down what happened to you and call it a play. The true art of playwriting is taking all the different experiences and moments from your life and using them to create something new and meaningful. It's about drawing from the full range of your experiences, not just one particular event.
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