Finishing a book is just like you took a child out in the back yard and shot it. Truman Capote backbookchild Change image and share on social
Fame is only good for one thing - they will cash your check in a small town. Truman Capote cashcheckfame Change image and share on social
I was eleven, then I was sixteen. Though no honors came my way, those were the lovely years. Truman Capote elevenhonorlovely Change image and share on social
Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself. Truman Capote bearfineknow Change image and share on social
Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. Truman Capote condimentfailureflavor Change image and share on social
The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply. Truman Capote italicizemalicequietness Change image and share on social
Friendship is a pretty full-time occupation if you really are friendly with somebody. You can't have too many friends because then you're just not really friends. Truman Capote friendfriendlyfriendship Change image and share on social
A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That's why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet. Truman Capote conversationdialoguedue Change image and share on social
I like to talk on TV about those things that aren't worth writing about. Truman Capote talkthingworth Change image and share on social
