One time, when Harold Pinter finished performing is play The Birthday Party, an audience member gave him the following note:
Can you tell me the meaning of your play? There are three points I do not understand.
i. Who are the two men?
ii. Where did Stanley come from?
iii. Were they all supposed to be normal?You will appreciate that without the answers to my questions I cannot understand your play.
Here is his reply:
Dear Madam,
I would be obliged if you could explain to me the meaning of your letter. There are three points which I do not understand.
i. Who are you?
ii. Where do you come from?
iii. Are you supposed to be normal?You will appreciate that without the answers to these questions I cannot fully understand your letter.
