Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I write plays because I like it and because I cannot remember any period in my life when I could have been inventing people and scenes. I am not primarily a story teller : things occur to me first as seems with action and dialogue as moments, develop

I write plays because I like it and because I cannot remembe

Summary

This quote suggests that the author writes plays out of personal enjoyment and a natural inclination rather than a deliberate choice. They explain that throughout their life, they have consistently had an inclination to imagine and create characters and situations, leading them to become playwrights. The focus of their writing process is on the immediate moments of action and dialogue that develop into a broader story, rather than following a traditional storytelling approach. Overall, this quote emphasizes both the personal passion and organic nature of the author's playwriting process.

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