David Mamet Quotes:
Ocupation: Playwright
Life: b. November 30, 1947
Birthday: November 30
Don't write stage directions. If it is not apparent what the character is trying to accomplish by saying the line, tell us how the character said it or whether or not she moved to the couch isn't going to aid the case.
source: David Mamet (1986). “Writing in restaurants”, Viking Adult
topic: Writing, Character, Theatre, Stage Directions
