Quote by Tom Stoppard

I don't act, I don't direct, I don't design.

I don't act, I don't direct, I don't design.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker does not participate in traditional creative roles such as acting, directing, or designing. It implies a lack of involvement in these fields and possibly an aversion to the creative process itself. It conveys a sense of detachment and possibly a preference for other forms of engagement or expression.

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Design

By Tom Stoppard

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