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The young person isn't certain that love can be real; the middle-aged man is only discovering that it is; and the older person seems so sure of it. I was interested in the way that many of us go through the whole of our lives staying with someone just out of complacency, because leaving isn't easy.
Conor McPherson
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"The young person isn't certain that love can be real; the middle-aged man is only discovering that it is; and the older person seems so sure of it. I was interested in the way that many of us go through the whole of our lives staying with someone just out of complacency, because leaving isn't easy."
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The young person isn't certain that love can be real; the middle-aged man is only discovering that it is; and the older person seems so sure of it. I was interested in the way that many of us go through the whole of our lives staying with someone just out of complacency, because leaving isn't easy. — Conor McPherson

About Conor McPherson

Conor McPherson was a Playwright from Ireland (1971–present).

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Who said "The young person isn't certain that love can be real; the middle-aged man is on…"?
This quote is attributed to Conor McPherson, a Playwright from Ireland.
When did Conor McPherson live?
Conor McPherson lived from 1971 – present.