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A novel is a static thing that one moves through; a play is a dynamic thing that moves past one.
Kenneth Tynan
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About Kenneth Tynan

Kenneth Tynan was a Critic from United Kingdom (1927–1980).

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This quote is attributed to Kenneth Tynan, a Critic from United Kingdom.
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Kenneth Tynan lived from 1927 – 1980.