Elizabeth Meriwether

[Talking about her new play Oliver Parker] I like to go to the edge of what is acceptable. I don't set out to, but then I just end doing that, again and again. [Laughs] If I'm writing something and I'm not feeling mischievous, then I know it's not going to be great. Show less «

People want to put women in one box, and I'm interested in how women can be everything at once. She can be a slut who wants to fall in love, or she can party too much, but she'll still be very smart. I want to expand the vocabulary. We'll see how long I last. Show less «

[Discussing her new play, Oliver Parker.] We live in a time where everything can be talked about, but I was interested in what still can't be talked about. Show less «