When we'd suggested doing it, the Theatre Royal management had said, 'Nobody wants to see Waiting for Godot.' As it happened, every single ticket was booked for every single performance, and this confirmation that our judgment was right was sweet. Audiences came to us from all over the world. It was amazing.

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This quote highlights the initial negativity faced by the speaker when they proposed staging the play "Waiting for Godot" at the Theatre Royal. Despite the theater management's belief that the play wouldn't attract an audience, the speaker's judgment proved to be accurate. Every performance was completely sold out, attracting audiences from around the globe. This confirmation of their success brought a sense of satisfaction and joy to the speaker.

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