I think that instinct, that storytelling instinct, rescued me most of my life. Armistead Maupin instinctliferescue Change image and share on social
The world changes in direct proportion to the number of people willing to be honest about their lives. Armistead Maupin directhonestlive Change image and share on social
When I get back from this book tour, I'm planning to learn the internet. Maybe I can hook up in cyberspace. Armistead Maupin backbookcyberspace Change image and share on social
Well, maybe it has to do with the fact that I was a complete Hitchcock fanatic from age 9. Armistead Maupin agecompletefact Change image and share on social
I've always believed you can get closer to the truth by pretending not to speak it. Armistead Maupin believeclosehave Change image and share on social
For the most part, I have a very manageable celebrity. People recognize me from time to time, and they usually say very appreciative things. It affords me a great deal of pleasure. Armistead Maupin affordappreciativecelebrity Change image and share on social
I've included these little jokes and mysteries in my writing for the amusement of readers. Armistead Maupin amusementhaveinclude Change image and share on social
I have always distrusted memoir. I tend to write my memoirs through my fiction. It's easier to get to the truth by not claiming that you are speaking it. Some things can be said in fiction that can never be said in memoir. Armistead Maupin claimdistrusteasy share on social
Being in love is the only transcendent experience. Armistead Maupin experiencelovetranscendent Change image and share on social
But I'm acutely aware that the possibility of fraud is even more prevalent in today's world because of the Internet and cell phones and the opportunity for instant communication with strangers. Armistead Maupin acutelyawarecell Change image and share on social