A phrase that so aptly and succinctly sums up an idea, it becomes a popular culture sound-bite, embraced by celebrated pundits, social commentators and journalists, rendered instantly recognizable by hundreds of thousands of people. In its most recent incarnation as a movie, directed by Fred Schepisi, Guare's recent work showcased Stockard Channing in an Oscar-nominated performance. I couldn't be happier they mentioned it, but it's not what it means at all.
Every play stands as some sort of landmark.
I look back, and I understand why I wrote that. I know what I was trying to figure out at that time. For me, it's like my life is one big play, and each play I write is a different act within it. And for Guare, the play may be the highest art form there is. I'll tell you something.