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Neil Simon

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Neil Simon


#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Marvin Neil Simon

Neil Simon is widely known as one of the most celebrated playwrights and screenwriters in American theatre history.

#### Birth and Death Dates
July 4, 1927 - August 26, 2018

Neil Simon's life spanned nearly a century, with his creative legacy continuing to entertain audiences worldwide.

#### Nationality and Profession(s)
American Playwright, Screenwriter

Simon's work spans multiple mediums, including stage, screen, and television, cementing his position as one of America's most prolific writers.

#### Early Life and Background
Neil Simon was born in the Bronx, New York City. Growing up in a middle-class Jewish family, he developed an early passion for writing and acting. This interest led him to study at New York University's School of Commerce, which eventually led to his career as a writer. Simon credited his experiences during World War II as a bombardier on B-25s with influencing much of his work.

Simon also had a notable relationship with his mother, who passed away when he was young. He often explored themes of family dynamics and relationships in his plays.

#### Major Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Simon achieved numerous milestones:

Tony Awards: 17 nominations, 6 wins, for plays like _Barefoot in the Park_ and _The Odd Couple_
 Emmy Awards: Won several awards for his television work, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy
* Screenwriting credits: Co-writer of movies such as _Murder by Death_ and _The Sunshine Boys_

Neil Simon's influence on American theatre cannot be overstated.

Quotes by Neil Simon

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Nothin’ sweeter than danger, boys, am I right?
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Nothin’ sweeter than danger, boys, am I right?
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You’re a witness. You’re always standing around watching what’s happening, scribbling in your book what other people do. You have to get in the middle of it. You have to take sides. Make a contribution to the fight. Any fight. The one you believe in. Until you do, you’ll never be a writer, Eugene.
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You’re a witness. You’re always standing around watching what’s happening, scribbling in your book what other people do. You have to get in the middle of it. You have to take sides. Make a contribution to the fight. Any fight. The one you believe in. Until you do, you’ll never be a writer, Eugene.
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Evan Handler’s new book is simply wonderful. He pulls you inside his life, and you come out his very close friend.
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Evan Handler’s new book is simply wonderful. He pulls you inside his life, and you come out his very close friend.
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It was a limited engagement. When they stop coming, I limit the engagement.
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It was a limited engagement. When they stop coming, I limit the engagement.
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Oh, well this month we’re sold out. Completely. You could go all over town, you won’t find a ticket to the show... Unless you go to the box office. He’s got racks of seats.
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Oh, well this month we’re sold out. Completely. You could go all over town, you won’t find a ticket to the show... Unless you go to the box office. He’s got racks of seats.
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Don’t listen to those who say, you are taking too big a chance. Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, and it would surely be rubbed out by today. Most important, don’t listen when the little voice of fear inside you rears its ugly head...
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Don’t listen to those who say, you are taking too big a chance. Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, and it would surely be rubbed out by today. Most important, don’t listen when the little voice of fear inside you rears its ugly head...
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Once you’ve opened yourself up, it’s best to go all the way.
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Once you’ve opened yourself up, it’s best to go all the way.
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I don’t like to see Shakespeare in a theater. I like to see Shakespeare in the park.
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I don’t like to see Shakespeare in a theater. I like to see Shakespeare in the park.
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But you’ll see producers and theatre owners with a billion dollars worth of theaters come in here for lunch and you know why? Because it’s cheap. You see those pictures on the wall? All young actors and actresses who you will never hear about in your life... And when ’dis place is gone, the entire Broadway will slide into the East River.
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But you’ll see producers and theatre owners with a billion dollars worth of theaters come in here for lunch and you know why? Because it’s cheap. You see those pictures on the wall? All young actors and actresses who you will never hear about in your life... And when ’dis place is gone, the entire Broadway will slide into the East River.
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I don’t want to restrict the life of a play to a particular production. The original actors might leave after the first six months, and I want the play to last 30 or 40 years. You write for the character, not the actor on the stage.
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I don’t want to restrict the life of a play to a particular production. The original actors might leave after the first six months, and I want the play to last 30 or 40 years. You write for the character, not the actor on the stage.
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