Almost every college playwright or sketch or improv comedian was sort of aware of Christopher Durang - even kids in high school. His short plays were so accessible to younger people and I think that was inspirational to me.
Simplicity is an acquired taste. Mankind, left free, instinctively complicates life.
I didn't know the city at all, but I was so happy to be in New York I cried. I was so excited.

