Equus Peter Shaffer Quotes & Sayings

The psychological detective story in "Equus" made Peter Shaffer's name as a playwright. But it was his next play, "Amadeus," that cemented his reputation, largely because of the movie version. Another battle of wills, it was the story of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart seen through the eyes of lesser composer Antonio Salieri. — Bob Mondello

In London, 'Equus' caused a sensation because it displayed cruelty to horses; in New York, because it allegedly displayed cruelty to psychiatrists. — Peter Shaffer

When Equus leaves - if he leaves at all - it will be with your intestines in his teeth. — Peter Shaffer

That's what his stare has been saying to me all this time: 'At least I galloped - when did you? — Peter Shaffer