The person whose work introduced me to the craft was Lorraine Hansberry. The person who taught me to love the craft was Tennessee Williams. The person who really taught me the power of the craft was August Wilson, and the… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
I think that human beings were incredibly resilient; otherwise, we wouldn't keep going. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
We need to diversify the people who are backstage and producing and marketing these shows. It's the limitations of these people that are holding… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
The essence of creativity is to look beyond where you can actually see. I don't want to dwell in same place too long. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
African American women in particular have incredible buying power. Statistically, we go to the movies more than anyone. We have made Tyler Perrys career.… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
What I often do when I'm writing, if I can't find that story, I go out and I hunt for it. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
A play that forces us to question our moral responsibility to the victims of human rights abuse. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
My fears about where theater is going - it's the Hollywood model, where people are chasing the almighty dollar and making commercial decisions based… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
I wonder: Would there be a black president if people hadn't already begun imagining, through film and television, that a black man is president?… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
The great thing about 'Vera Stark' is that my research was watching movies, screwball comedies, so I could literally sit back and relax. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
Before I start, I create a set list that I listen to while I'm writing. For 'Intimate Apparel,' I loaded Erik Satie, Scott Joplin,… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share
