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Originally Posted by Sugar
LOVE Beckett! And you're right, he can be truely frightening. But his perception is astounding. Love his one-acts, but I'm a big lover of short form anyway.
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His perception is amazing. I think I find a lot of his stuff more life-affirming in a weird way than any number of "happy" or "light" works by other writers--his vision of life is deeper. And he was passionate about his work; someone that passionate about literature--not just his own but other people's--isn't ready to kick off yet, whatever he or she writes.
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Originally Posted by Sugar
I don't know much Vogel, but I did work on a production of The Baltimore Waltz and it is probably one of the most moving theatrical experiences ever. And I wasn't an actor! I remember just crying after the show was over opening night. Me and the stage manager.
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What work did you do on BW? That play is just--I've read it a million times just to study the way she constructs it, and she's just a great, great writer.
Oh, and out of curiosity--is your user name because you're a fan of sweets, or is a Tori Amos reference? Or neither?
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