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Quotes by August Wilson
August Wilson was a monumental American playwright, celebrated for his profound contributions to the field of theater and his eloquent portrayal of the African American experience. Born on April 27, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wilson's work, particularly his ten-play cycle known as "The Pittsburgh Cycle," illuminates the struggles, aspirations, and cultural heritage of African Americans in the 20th century. His legacy, marked by two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama, continues to inspire generations, affirming the power of storytelling in shaping societal understanding and empathy.
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"Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing."
August Wilson"Like most people, I have this sort of love-hate relationship with Pittsburgh. This is my home, and at times I miss it and find it tremendously exciting, and other times I want to catch the first thing out that has wheels."
August Wilson
"I had always been fascinated with Napoleon because he was a self-made emperor; Victor Hugo said, 'Napoleon's will to power,' and it was the title of my paper. And I submitted it to my teacher, and he didn't think I had written it. And he wanted me to explain it to him."
August Wilson"The most valuable blacks are those in prison, those who have the warrior spirit, who had a sense of being African. They got for their women and children what they needed when all other avenues were closed to them."
August Wilson"I don't look at our society today too much. My focus is still in the past, and part of the reason is because what I do - the wellspring of art, or what I do - l get from the blues. So I listen to the music of a particular period that I'm working on, and I think inside the music is clues to what is happening with the people."
August Wilson