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«[Some playwrights are obvious influences on younger writers. Arthur Miller (realistic, politically engaged dramas) and Christopher Durang (satirical dark comedies) are examples.] But August stands apart, ... He has his special way of seeing things. I remember he and I were at one of those fancy benefits the Rep has. The gay men's chorus was singing, and I was very proud to have brought them into a Rep event. And August says, 'You know, I don't see any black people up there.' That was his focus: the lives of black people.»

«It would almost amount to arrogance to try to imitate him. His writing is so personal, with its musical rhythms.»

«But August stands apart. He has his special way of seeing things. I remember he and I were at one of those fancy benefits the Rep has. The gay men's chorus was singing, and I was very proud to have brought them into a Rep event. And August says, 'You know, I don't see any black people up there.' That was his focus: the lives of black people.»

«I hope to prevent one of out students from getting sexually assaulted, kidnapped or I suppose the worst would be somebody panics and kills somebody.»

«We try to identify the issues facing the FOMC for which our research staff can add the most value. The reserve banks provide an important independent perspective on the national economy.»

«I'd like an actual orientation session instead of just papers saying this is what you do.»

«We're already not looked at as being the most frugal people.»

«That way we know what they need.»

«I'm confident that we can build on the successful operating model put in place by Parcel Direct to quickly meet increasing customer demand.»

«We built it so the actors would be surrounded by the audience, so it would be more of a public forum. In our view, we are all implicated in some way in this story.»