"My father had a real short fuse. He had a tough life - had to support his mother and brother at a very young age when his dad's farm collapsed. You could see his suffering, his terrible suffering, living a life that was disappointing and looking for another one. My father was full of terrifying anger."
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Sam Shepard, an influential American playwright, actor, and director, was born on November 5, 1943, in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Renowned for his powerful exploration of the American experience, Shepard's work often delved into themes of family dysfunction and the mythos of the West. He penned over 44 plays, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for "Buried Child." Beyond the stage, he made a significant mark in film, showcasing his versatility as both a writer and performer until his passing in 2017.
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"In real life we don't know what's going to happen next. So how can you be that way on a stage? Being alive to the possibility of not knowing exactly how everything is going to happen next - if you can find places to have that happen onstage, it can resonate with an experience of living."
Sam Shepard
"The funny thing about having all this so-called success is that behind it is a certain horrible emptiness."
Sam Shepard