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Award-winning playwright and actor. His latest book, published today, is Essays. It is his first published book of nonfiction.
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Award-Winning Playwright, Actor Wallace Shawn on "The Quest for Superiority" and His First Published Book of Nonfiction
Award-winning playwright and actor Wallace Shawn joins us in our firehouse studio. He has just published a new collection of nonfiction work titled Essays. Shawn is a mainstay on the New York theater scene. He’s also had celebrated roles in many films, including Manhattan, The Princess Bride, the 1981 cult classic My Dinner with Andre, and many more. Shawn reads an excerpt of his essay "The...September 01, 2009 | Story
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