"The process of writing is a way of being connected to people in a different way than just living."

Beth Henley (1952)
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About Beth Henley

Beth Henley is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actress known for her works that explore the lives of eccentric Southern characters. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1952. Henley gained critical acclaim for her play 'Crimes of the Heart,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1981. Her writing often combines humor with themes of family dynamics, love, and redemption.

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