The reason I'm in San Diego is not because I want distance from South Africa but because I want proximity to the people I love. But I don't envy growing up in America. As ugly as aspects of it were, my biggest blessing was to be born a South African.
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"The reason I'm in San Diego is not because I want distance from South Africa but because I want proximity to the people I love. But I don't envy growing up in America. As ugly as aspects of it were, my biggest blessing was to be born a South African." — Athol Fugard
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The reason I'm in San Diego is not because I want distance from South Africa but because I want proximity to the people I love. But I don't envy growing up in America. As ugly as aspects of it were, my biggest blessing was to be born a South African. — Athol Fugard
About Athol Fugard
Athol Fugard was a Playwright from South Africa (1932–2025).
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This quote is attributed to Athol Fugard, a Playwright from South Africa.
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Athol Fugard lived from 1932 – 2025.