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Dario Fo

Dario Fo

Born: 03-23-1926

Dario Fo was an Italian playwright, actor, and director renowned for his satirical works that challenged societal norms and politics. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1997 for his unique ability to blend humor with serious social commentary. Fo's plays, often rooted in commedia dell'arte traditions, are celebrated for their wit and incisive critique of authority, making him a pivotal figure in modern theater.

Book summaries for books written by Dario Fo

Quotes

The police are always right, but sometimes they're a little less right.

Dario Fo

satirepolice

What's the use of a revolution without general copulation?

Dario Fo

revolutionsatire

I'm a professional lunatic.

Dario Fo

identitysatire

I'm not a madman! I'm a genius!

Dario Fo

madnessgenius

The truth is like a good wine. Try to keep it well corked.

Dario Fo

truthsatire

The lunatics are taking over the asylum.

Dario Fo

madnesspower

Never trust a policeman. But, never distrust an anarchist.

Dario Fo

trustanarchy

There are two kinds of people: the ones who are afraid of the truth, and the ones who make fun of it.

Dario Fo

truthsatire

I don't hate the police. I just feel safer when they're not around.

Dario Fo

policesafety

My madness is my only freedom.

Dario Fo

madnessfreedom

Anarchy is the only slight glimmer of hope in this dark world.

Dario Fo

anarchyhope

Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia.

Dario Fo

humorperspective