A very close friend of mine keeps reminding me that since about the age of 50, I've been saying, 'I'm finished. I haven't got another one in me.' But somehow you do. Athol Fugard ageclosefinish Change image and share on social
There are times in my 30 years in the theater that I have come perilously close to losing faith in the one form of action I have in this life. Athol Fugard actionclosefaith Change image and share on social
I've always sensed for myself an obligation to bear witness to my time. Athol Fugard bearhaveobligation Change image and share on social
My essential identity is that of a writer. Athol Fugard essentialidentitywriter Change image and share on social
I can't think of a single one of my plays that does not represent a coincidence between an external and an internal event. Something outside of me, outside even my own life, something I read in a newspaper or witness on the street, something I see or hear, fascinates me. I see it for its dramatic potential. Athol Fugard coincidencedramaticevent share on social
Every boy needs a role model that he can be proud of and talk about to the other kids in the playground. Athol Fugard boykidmodel Change image and share on social
The toughest challenge I faced came right at the beginning of my career with 'Blood Knot,' which was trying to convince South African audiences that South African stories also had a place on the stage. Athol Fugard africanaudiencebegin share on social
I'm always in disguise in one form or another in my plays. Athol Fugard disguiseformplay Change image and share on social
Obviously when it comes to the question of telling stories about other people's lives in a situation as political as South Africa, you get to be political. Athol Fugard africalivepeople Change image and share on social
In South Africa, success never presented the problems that it presents in New York. In New York, if you happen to be the flavor of the month, a lot of nonsense comes with it into your life. Athol Fugard africaflavorhappen Change image and share on social