Quoted and noted: Willy Russell

by TheartsdeskSunday, 04 July 2010

'If you get it right a play will always make a writer far more money than a movie will' - A useful financial tip from mega-successful playwright Willy Russell in his close-up interview with Jasper Rees on theartsdesk.

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