“I am not a mathematician, but I was aware that for centuries, mathematics was considered the queen of the sciences because it claimed certainty. It was grounded on some fundamental certainties - axioms - that led to others.”

British playwright and screenwriter of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, known for his intellectually rigorous, dialogue-driven plays that blend wit with philosophical depth. His works—like *Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead* and *Arcadia*—explore memory, time, and human perception with sharp precision and layered storytelling.