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There were also horror shows on the radio. Very terrifying and thrilling to me as a kid. They had all these creepy sound
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"There were also horror shows on the radio. Very terrifying and thrilling to me as a kid. They had all these creepy sound effects. They would come on at ten o'clock at night, and I just would scare myself to death"

- Jessica Hagedorn

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This quote by Jessica Hagedorn talks with the power of radio scary receives her childhood years. She bears in mind being terrified as well as delighted by the sound results and the suspense of the programs. It was an unique experience for her, as the shows would certainly come on at 10 o'clock at night, a time when the globe was dark as well as quiet. The sound effects were particularly efficient in producing a feeling of concern as well as fear, and she would certainly frighten herself to fatality. This quote speaks with the power of radio horror shows in creating a feeling of worry and also suspense, and how it can be a powerful device in narration. It also talks with the power of the creative imagination, as Jessica was able to develop a globe of worry as well as suspense in her very own mind, although the program was only on the radio.

About the Author

Philippines Flag This quote is written / told by Jessica Hagedorn somewhere between April 29, 1949 and today. She was a famous Playwright from Philippines. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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