Alan Bennett
1934
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Quotes
Biography
Alan Bennett is a renowned British playwright, screenwriter, actor, and author. Born in Leeds in 1934, Bennett studied at Oxford University and initially gained recognition for his work with Dudley Moore in the satirical revue 'Beyond the Fringe.' He went on to write acclaimed plays like 'The Madness of George III' and 'The History Boys,' which have been highly successful both on stage and screen. Bennett's distinctive style often combines wit, social observation, and poignancy, reflecting his keen insights into British society.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Life is generally something that happens elsewhere.
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History is just one thing after another.
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Cows are boring. Cows make me feel tired. It's like late afternoon, early afternoon with them. And then they'll eat. And then they just stand there.
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Life can't be all that bad,' I'd think from time to time. 'Whatever happens, I can always take a long walk along the Bayswater Road.'
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I'm not a great one for looking back. I work on the things I'm working on and that's it.