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Everyone thinks they can write a play; you just write down what happened to you. But the art of it is drawing from all the moments of your life.
Neil Simon
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"Everyone thinks they can write a play; you just write down what happened to you. But the art of it is drawing from all the moments of your life."
— Neil Simon

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Everyone thinks they can write a play; you just write down what happened to you. But the art of it is drawing from all the moments of your life. — Neil Simon

About Neil Simon

Neil Simon was a Playwright from United States (1927–2018).

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Who said "Everyone thinks they can write a play; you just write down what happened to you…"?
This quote is attributed to Neil Simon, a Playwright from United States.
When did Neil Simon live?
Neil Simon lived from 1927 – 2018.