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Kenneth Tynan. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceTynan Right and Left (1967)

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Tynan, K. (n.d.). A good drama critic is one who perceives what is happening in the theatre of his time. A great drama critic also perceives what is not happening. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5554-a-good-drama-critic-is-one-who-perceives/

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Tynan, Kenneth. “A good drama critic is one who perceives what is happening in the theatre of his time. A great drama critic also perceives what is not happening.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5554-a-good-drama-critic-is-one-who-perceives/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Tynan, Kenneth. “A good drama critic is one who perceives what is happening in the theatre of his time. A great drama critic also perceives what is not happening.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5554-a-good-drama-critic-is-one-who-perceives/.

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