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and to the theatre itself
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which has given me all I have.
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In good conscience,
I must give credit where credit is due.
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To Max Fabian. Dear Max.
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Dear sentimental, generous,
courageous Max Fabian,
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who took a chance on
an unknown, untried amateur.
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To my first friend in the theatre,
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whose kindness and graciousness
I shall never forget,
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Karen. Mrs Lloyd Richards.
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It was Karen who first brought me
to one whom I'd always idolised,
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one who became
my benefactress and champion.
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A great actress and a great woman,
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Margo Channing.
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To my director,
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who demanded always a little more
than my talent could provide,
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but who taught me patiently and well,
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Bill Sampson.
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And one without whose
great play and faith in me,
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this night could never have been.
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How can I repay Lloyd Richards?
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How can I repay the many others,
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so many, I couldn't possibly name them all,
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whose help, guidance, and advice
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have made this, the happiest
night of my life, possible.
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Although I am going to Hollywood
next weekto make a film,
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do not think for a moment
that I am leaving you.
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How could I?