There is no pleasure in the world like writing well and going fast.

What shouldn't you do if you're a young playwright? Don't bore the audience! I mean, even if you have to resort to totally arbitrary killing on stage, or pointless gunfire, at least it'll catch their attention and keep them awake. Just keep the thing going any way you can.

A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with.

Liquor is one way out an’ death’s the other.

Jim lights a cigarette and leans indolently back on his elbow smiling at Laura with a warmth and charm which lights her inwardly with altar candles.

Mendacity is a system that we live in," declares Brick. "Liquor is one way out an'death's the other.

Oh you weak, beautiful people who give up with such grace. What you need is someone to take hold of you