Telling takes away the need to write. It relieves the pressure. And once that tension dissipates, so does the need to relieve it. First write it, then we’ll talk about it. — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
Playwriting is all about empathy, getting inside the head of someone who is not you, to think like they think without judging them. — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
Choosing a director is like choosing a therapist - you want somebody who is going to be a step or two ahead of you,… — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
I love the students - they are remarkable, inspiring people. I would miss teaching if I stopped doing it. The kind of work I… — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
Telling takes away the need to write. It relieves the pressure. And once that tension dissipates, so does the need to relieve it. First… — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
People often tell me, "You write such great women." I don't think about it, I just write characters as rigorously and as truthfully as… — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
I've come to view screenwriting assignments as playwriting grants, because they provide a considerable financial cushion. However, they can also be extremely time-consuming. Film… — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
I like to flip through play scripts, not just my own; there is something exciting about seeing printed language on a page that triggers… — Donald Margulies Copy Share Image
