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Ygartua. Paul and Joanne took the time only then moving on to adapt this to

to thoroughly read my play and were new ideas, taking you on a journey of
intimately familiar with the characters, versatility and determination to the next

themes and plot. Discussing Paul’s painting.”

interpretation of “White Wins!” and
the process by which he deconstructed While I know Paul continues his

its concepts and flow and reassembled incredible artistic journey, I can’t help
them into an integrated whole using his but savor the notion that for a brief

magnificent vision was an unforgettable moment in time “WhiteWins!” was
experience. Paul as an artist and Paul’s “best painting.” For me, it will

philosopher understood my play and always hold that distinction.

captured its essence beyond anything I Rich Mcmahon,

could have imagined. American playwright

“The next painting will be the best“

Paul has said describing his “ongoing

struggle for perfection – being able to

break through mental and physical

barriers, pushing the envelope toward

realizing and developing that vision

until ultimately a style is born. Then

taking that style and working it until

it cannot be developed further and

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