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This quote is attributed to George Bernard Shaw. It emphasizes the difference in perspective between those who accept reality as it is and those who envision possibilities beyond the present circumstances. Shaw encourages thinking innovatively and challenging the status quo.
Strengths of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" include its exploration of social class and gender roles, its wit and humor, and its memorable characters. Weaknesses may include some outdated views on gender and class, and the lack of a definitive resolution for some characters' arcs.
George Bernard Shaw's main motivation for writing plays was his wanting for a play to have some meaning. Mr. Shaw was a critic of the arts before he became a playwright and though he could do better work.
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George Bernard Shaw (UK), Aaron Copland, Whitney Balliet, Leonard Bernstein, and Virgil Thompson (USA); and John Everett-Green (Canada).
Some of George Bernard Shaw's best plays include "Pygmalion," "Saint Joan," "Man and Superman," and "Major Barbara." These plays are known for their wit, social commentary, and exploration of complex characters and relationships.
Some monologues that involve accents include: Eliza Doolittle's monologue from "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw, with a Cockney accent. Emilia's monologue from "Othello" by William Shakespeare, with an Italian or Moorish accent. Nina's monologue from "The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov, with a Russian accent.
"The secret of success is to offend the greatest number of people." ~ George Bernard Shaw "The secret of being a bore is to tell everything." ~ François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire) "Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead." ~ Benjamin Franklin
There have been several actors who have played the role of Professor Higgins in the play "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw. Some notable actors include Rex Harrison, Henry Higgins, and Richard Chamberlain.
You may be thinking of his collection of short stories: The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God (and Some Lesser Tales).
To get past all of his other brothers an sisters.