Robert Ludlum — American Novelist born on May 25, 1927, died on March 12, 2001

Robert Ludlum was an American author of 27 thriller novels. The number of copies of his books in print is estimated between 290 million and 500 million. They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries. Ludlum also published books under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd... (wikipedia)

Characterization is integral to the theatrical experience.
I try as best I can to enter the realm of nuances of human behavior.
I have always preferred conflict of individuals over the battle of extreme ideologies.
A theater person should know what holds an audience and what does not.
Life is extremely complicated.