A Quote by Sheridan Morley

There is something remarkably and peculiarly English about the passion for sitting on damp seats watching open-air drama only the English have mastered the art of being truly uncomfortable while facing up to culture.

Sheridan Morley

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About Air Art Being Culture Damp Drama English Facing Mastered Only Open Passion Remarkably Seats Sitting Something Truly Uncomfortable Up Watching While

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Sheridan Morley
English - Author
December 5, 1941 - February 16, 2007

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