"What we call creative work, ought not to be called work at all, because it isn't. I imagine that Thomas Edison never did a day's work in his last fifty years."

Arthur Wing Pinero (1855 - 1934)
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About Arthur Wing Pinero

Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934) was an English playwright and stage director. With a career spanning over 50 years, he was known for his comedies of manners and realistic dramas. His notable works include 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray' and 'The Gay Lord Quex'. Pinero was a prominent figure in the theatrical world of his time, often tackling social issues in his plays with wit and insight.

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