“Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed.”
— Manuel Puig
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I am very interested in what has
“I am very interested in what has been called bad taste. I believe the fear of displaying a soi-disant bad taste stops us from venturing into special cultural zones.”
— Manuel Puig
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Category: fear
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Most of the movies I saw growing
“Most of the movies I saw growing up were viewed as totally disposable, fine for quick consumption, but they have survived 50 years and are still growing.”
— Manuel Puig
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Category: movies
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In a country like France, so ancient,
“In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of outstanding people, so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert?”
— Manuel Puig
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Category: history
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My stories are very somber, so I
“My stories are very somber, so I think I need the comic ingredient. Besides, life has so much humor.”
— Manuel Puig
Author: Manuel Puig
Category: humor
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