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Robert Anderson

American playwright, screenwriter, and theater producer (1917–2009).

Born April 28th, 1917 in Manhattan.

Died February 9th, 2009 at 91 years old in Manhattan (pneumonia).

Occupations
playwright, screenwriter, television actor, television writer, theatrical producer, writer

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche