Mary Chase
Born: 01-01-1907
Mary Chase was an American playwright and journalist, best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Harvey." Born in 1906 in Denver, Colorado, Chase's work often combined humor with whimsical elements. Her career in writing spanned several decades, during which she also wrote children's literature and screenplays. Her unique ability to blend fantasy and reality left a lasting impact on American theater. Chase passed away in 1981, leaving behind a legacy of imaginative storytelling.
Book summaries for books written by Mary Chase
Quotes
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.
I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whomever I'm with.
Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it.
My mother used to say, Elwood, in this world you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. For years I was smart... I recommend pleasant.
I've been away on a vacation. I've been away for years. I've been away for years, you know?
I always look for the best in everyone. It's a pleasure to do business with a man who knows how to be a gentleman.
I'm Elwood P. Dowd. Don't you know me? Elwood P. Dowd... I'm in a hurry.
Every day is a perfect day.
I'd like to see Harvey. I'd like to see him right away.
I never dreamed that I'd be so lucky as to have Elwood P. Dowd walk into my life.
I'm not myself today, Doctor. I'm not myself. I'm not myself, Doctor.
I'll be safe. I'll be safe at home. No, no, I'll be safe at Charlie's.