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Armistead Maupin is an American writer renowned for his detailed portrayal of the gay community's life. His most famous work is the 'The Tales of the City' series, which uses fictional narratives to depict the social changes and characters' fates in San Francisco from the 1970s to the 1990s.

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“If you want to know who the oppressed minorities in America are, simply look at who gets their own shelf in the bookstore. A black shelf, a women's shelf, and a gay shelf.”

Ifs Knows Want Looks America Black Gay Minorities Oppressed Shelves Bookstores

Author:Armistead Maupin

“I know I can't tell you what it's like to be gay. But I can tell you what it's not. It's not hiding behind words, Mama. Like family and decency and Christianity.”

Knows I Can Behinds Christianity Gay Hiding Decency Mama Like Family

Book:Tales of the city ; More tales of the city ; Further tales of the city: an omnibus

Source: Tales of the city ; More tales of the city ; Further tales of the city: an omnibus

“Don't listen when they scoff That you are too old and I am young, For I am old enough to know better And you are young enough not to care.”

Knows Enough Care Young Old Enough To Know Better

Book:Tales of the city ; More tales of the city ; Further tales of the city: an omnibus

Source: Tales of the city ; More tales of the city ; Further tales of the city: an omnibus

“All I know is this: If you and papa are responsible for the way I am, then I thank you with all my heart, for it is the light and the joy of my life.”

Ifs Knows Way Heart Light Joy My Heart Responsible Papa

Book:More Tales of the City

Source: More Tales of the City

“The hell of it is, I know the answer. The answer is that you never, ever, rely on another person for your peace of mind. If you do, you're screwed but good. Not right away, maybe, but sooner or later. You have to -- I don't know --you have to learn to live with yourself. You have to learn to turn back your own sheets and set a table for one without feeling pathetic. You have to be strong and confident and pleased with yourself and never give the slightest impression that you can't hack it without that certain goddamn someone. You have to fake the hell out of it.”

Ifs Knows Giving Mind Persons Feelings Certain Turns Strong Answers Hell Tables Impression Fake Rely Peace Of Mind Sooner Or Later Sheets Pathetic Hacks

Author:Armistead Maupin

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Born: May 13, 1944
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 55

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