Quote by Hugh Leonard

My father I liked, but it was only after his death that I got to know him by writing the play.

My father I liked, but it was only after his death that I go

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their admiration for their father but reveals that they never truly understood him until after his passing. The act of writing a play about their father's life seems to have provided the speaker with a deeper understanding of who he was as a person. It suggests that creative expression can be a powerful tool for exploring and coming to terms with the complexities of human relationships, even after someone has passed away.

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Death

By Hugh Leonard

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