I have a fine sense of the ridiculous, but no sense of humour.
Edward Albee Quotes
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.
Similar Quotes
The truths that matter most to us come always half spoken.
- Baltasar GraciánCunning grows in deceit at seeing itself discovered, and tries to deceive with truth itsel
- Baltasar GraciánThe best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
- Ernest HemingwayThe first casualty when war comes is truth.
- Hiram JohnsonThe pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.
- Oscar WildeComments on: "Edward Albee Quotes: Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it. A good writer turns..."
Birth: | 12th March, 1928 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Playwright |
Edward Franklin Albee III was born in Virginia, USA. He is an American playwright known for works such as The Zoo Story, The Sandbox, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He continues to experiment in works such as The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? A member of the Dramatists Guild Council, Albee has received three Pulitzer Prizes for drama—for A Delicate Balance, Seascape, and Three Tall Women. He received a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 23rd January
Births
- 1953 - Robin Wayne Zander
- 1964 - Mariska Hargitay
- 1947 - Thomas Carper
- 1950 - Richard Dean Anderson
- 1944 - Rutger Hauer
Deaths
- 1806 - William Pitt
- 1866 - Thomas Love Peacock
- 1893 - Phillips Brooks
- 1991 - Northrop Frye
- 1997 - Richard Berry
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends