The desire to create is one of the strongest urges a human spirit can contain. It will always break through.

Tennessee Williams

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Creative impulse Creativity Human nature

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Tennessee Williams

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WBAI-FM New York

Medium

Interview

Language

English

Time

1975 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Playwright Writer

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United States

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Williams, Tennessee. "Tennessee Williams: Past and Present." Interviewed by Charles Ruas and Bill Lentch, WBAI-FM New York, 12 Dec. 1975.

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