Although it took almost a year to complete the play, most of that time was spent on research as I conducted numerous interviews with veterans, factory workers, housewives and war brides.

• 虽然用了几乎一年才完成这部剧作，但是多数时间是花在研究上面，同时我采访了无数的老兵、工人、家庭主妇和战时新娘。