Snake

A razor-tongued recluse whose art cut deeper than comfort.

Edward Albee was intensely private, deeply meticulous about his craft, and fiercely protective of his artistic vision — hallmarks of the snake personality. He shunned celebrity culture and kept a low public profile despite producing some of the most savage, psychologically precise drama in American theatre, including 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His sharp, venomous dialogue and his reputation for being difficult and misunderstood in public life, combined with an obsessive dedication to his work done largely in solitude, make the snake an unmistakable fit.