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John Patrick Shanley

John Patrick Shanley is from the Bronx. He was thrown out of St. Helene's kindergarten, banned from St. Anthony's hot lunch program and expelled from Cardinal Spellman High School. When asked why he had been treated in this way, he burst into tears and said he had no idea. Then he went into the Marine Corps. He did fine. He is still doing ok.

John Patrick Shanley book reviews

  • Doubt: A Parable 3 out of 5

    By Shelah, Pearland, TX, Jul 30, 2009

    During our moving frenzy a few months ago, I sat down one night while Eddie was working and watched Doubt on pay per view. Well, at least I tried to watch it. But I fell asleep within the first... read more

  • 13 by Shanley: Thirteen Plays 3 out of 5

    By Allison, The United States, May 16, 2008

    Shanley does write great dialogue, and great parts for women, but I like John Guare better, so this collection only gets three stars. read more

  • Doubt: A Parable 4 out of 5

    By Jake, Chelsea, MI, Jul 6, 2009

    Since John Patrick Shanley penned two of my all-time favorite screenplays, Moonstruck and Joe vs. the Volcano, I'm inclined to look favorably on any new efforts of his. However, feeling a bit of... read more