I don't write political plays in the sense that I'm writing essays tha…

Tony Kushner
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I don't write political plays in the sense that I'm writing essays that are kind of disguised as plays. I would really defy anyone to watch any of my plays and say 'Well, here's the point.' ✨ Pulitzer-winning playwright talks gay marriage, Obama, new play. Interview With Chris Welch, www.cnn.com. June 15, 2009.
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