Galileo and pope square off in Goodwin's debut

[Galileo]

Galileo and pope square off in Goodwin's debut

By Megan Tench, Globe Staff | March 1, 2009

"There's a big difference between writing for a president and writing a play," jokes Richard N. Goodwin. "The presidents can say, 'I won't say that.' The characters can't."

Goodwin knows exactly what he's talking about. For years he served as a speechwriter and adviser to presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator Robert Kennedy. He ate lunch with them, attended top-level meetings, and provided them with the stirring words to confront obstacles, push arguments, and ultimately guide the direction of the country.

Now he's guiding his first play to the stage at the Huntington Theatre Company, where it makes its US debut on Friday.

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[Carnivore]

So... is someone called Goodwin writing a play or are you fighting the Pope? Either way, do you have some comment?

 

[Galileo]

So... is someone called Goodwin writing a play or are you fighting the Pope? Either way, do you have some comment?

Yes. It sounds like a good play. I'd like to see it.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Wow, Goodwin's Law in only one post!