Quote by: John Patrick Shanley

I was in the Marine Corps in 1971. The idea 'Where does authority come from?' is fascinating to me. And also, the idea of a chaplain is fascinating to me because it's a man of the cloth in uniform, and it's the uniform of a killing machine. Back when I was in the Corps, when I saw that, I was amazed by it.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Patrick Shanley
  • DescriptionAmerican writer
  • BornOctober 3, 1950
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionScreenwriter; Playwright; Writer
  • AwardsPulitzer Prize For Drama; Academy Award For Best Writing (Original Screenplay); Writers Guild Of America Award