Drinking tea Quote by Geraldine James

“For some reason in England, the word 'Chekhovian' is associated with drifting about with a parasol, a lot of weeping, and drinking tea from a samovar. But it's about real people - it's about family relationships and the way people want to be recognised for who they are.” quote by Geraldine James — Download Open image

“For some reason in England, the word 'Chekhovian' is associated with drifting about with a parasol, a lot of weeping, and drinking tea from a samovar. But it's about real people - it's about family relationships and the way people want to be recognised for who they are.”

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