I think that instinct, that storytelling instinct, rescued me most of my life. Armistead Maupin instinctliferescue Change image and share on social
Like I've always said, love wouldn't be blind if the braille weren't so damned much fun. Armistead Maupin blindbrailledamn Change image and share on social
I know that when Terry and I were together, 10 years ago, he did not appreciate it when people would ask him what it is like being partnered with a celebrity. Precisely because it suggested that he had no value. Armistead Maupin agocelebritypartner 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
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
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
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
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
I believe very firmly that gay people of every stripe and age should be role models for all children, and that means interacting with them. Armistead Maupin agechildfirmly Change image and share on social
My only regret about being gay is that I repressed it for so long. I surrendered my youth to the people I feared when I could have been out there loving someone. Don't make that mistake yourself. Life's too damn short. Armistead Maupin damnfeargay share on social
