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Serge and Marc have had a huge fight over their differing opinions on a hugely expensive piece of artwork bought by Serge. Their opposing viewpoints have highlighted the flaws in their friendship, as their argument grew increasingly personal and hurtful. Yvan has tried to act as the peace broker, but inevitably became embroiled in the cruel accusations that the friends are hurling at each other. Finally, Yvan has had enough. He is the meeker, more mild-mannered one in the trio and he is on the
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START: Yvan: Why do we see each other, if we hate each other? It’s obvious we do hate each other! Or rather, I don’t hate you, but you hate each other! And you hate me! So why do we see each other?
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END: Yvan: I’m not like you, I don’t want to be an authority figure, .I don’t want to be a point of reference, I don’t want to be self-sufficient, I just want to be your friend, Yvan the joker! Yvan the joker!
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Yasmina Reza, Art, Faber & Faber, 1996, pp. 51-53.
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