A 1982 profile in which the dramatist talks about his career and demonstrates the unique processes of character-building and improvisation that led to such successes as Abigail's Party, Grown-Ups and Nuts in May. With contributions by Sam Kelly, Alison Steadman, David Threlfall, Eric Allan, Marion Bailey, Brenda Blethyn, Philip Davis, Sheila Kelley and Antony Sher