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“I think a lot of gay people who are not dealing with their homosexuality get into right- wing politics.”

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Armistead Maupin

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. more

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