Famous quote by Lillian Hellman

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Failure in the theater is more dramatic and uglier than any other form of writing. It costs so much, you feel so guilty
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"Failure in the theater is more dramatic and uglier than any other form of writing. It costs so much, you feel so guilty"

- Lillian Hellman

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This quote by Lillian Hellman talks with the special nature of failing in the movie theater. It is a particularly remarkable as well as ugly form of failure, as it is usually gone along with by a huge monetary expense. This cost can cause feelings of sense of guilt, as it can be challenging to approve that a lot cash has been spent on a task that has not succeeded. Hellman's quote highlights the distinct nature of failure in the theater, and the psychological toll it can tackle those included. It is a tip that failure in the movie theater is not just a monetary loss, however likewise a psychological one.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lillian Hellman between June 20, 1905 and June 30, 1984. She was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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