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People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

- Sam Wanamaker
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The only thing that I can contribute as director is to work with the performers in a way that brings out the drama.

The British are much more cynical and regard the idea of a Globe reconstruction as an Elizabethan Disneyland. But the Americans have a real hunger for what they see as their history, their culture and their Shakespeare.

The Globe will become an automatic sight like the Tower of London and St. Paul's.

The Ides of March? That doesn't worry me.

Shakespeare is undoubtedly the greatest dramatist the world has known, and 95 countries translate his work into their languages.

I foresee the Globe attracting scholars from all over the world.

England is a mecca for actors who want to do the classics.

Shakespeare is, after all, Britain's greatest poet and dramatist.

What I want is an international monument to the world's greatest playwright. It would be an attraction that would be both educational and an automatic sight for tourists, like St Paul's and the Tower of London. It would be built with honesty and integrity not another Disneyland, but as nearly as possible a replica of the original Globe Theatre.

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People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.

People constantly express surprise that Americans are so hot for Shakespeare. But Britain's culture is American culture, too.