David Mamet
1947
5
Quotes
Biography
David Mamet is an acclaimed American playwright, screenwriter, and director born in 1947. Known for his unique style marked by sharp dialogue and exploration of power dynamics, Mamet has written numerous award-winning plays such as 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and 'American Buffalo.' His work often delves into themes of masculinity, capitalism, and morality, earning him a reputation as one of the most influential dramatists of his time.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
We must have a safe theater, and we must have a free theater. Because it is not going too far to say that the salvation of this human world lies in the human heart, in the human power to reflect, in human meekness, and in human responsibility.
2
An audience is so funny. You can have them, and then, during the course of a run, lose them, or have them and really, really have them – depending, or not, on how the show goes.
3
We respond to a drama to that extent to which it corresponds to our dream life.
4
We are all born polite. Deference is an outward sign of an actual recognition of the dignity of the other person.
5
It's the process of discovery that keeps me going. When I'm not curious anymore, I'll be done.