Bruce Norris on optimism

Friday 8th March 2013

Playwright Bruce Norris
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Quote of the day: “The idea that theatre can change anything is optimistic. Optimism is dangerous. It provides a soft cushion: we become less vigilant, and we need to be constantly vigilant to the worst excesses of our behaviour.” (Playwright Bruce Norris)

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