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Quote by Truman Capote

“I am always drawn back to places where I have lived, the houses and their neighborhoods. For instance, there is a brownstone in the East Seventies where, during the early years of the war, I had my first New York apartment.”

Book:Breakfast at Tiffany's

Work

Breakfast at Tiffany's

This renowned work by Truman Capote is a poignant and witty narrative that delves into the life of Holly Golightly, a captivating yet enigmatic character who navigates the bustling streets of New York in the 1950s. The story is a blend of humor and heartache, offering a glimpse into the societal norms and personal struggles of its time. more

Author

Truman Capote

Truman Capote was an American author renowned for his distinctive narrative style and his works that frequently blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His most celebrated novel, 'In Cold Blood,' is a seminal work in American literature, merging elements of true crime with literary fiction. Born on September 30, 1924, Capote passed away on August 25, 1984. more

“James Agee. He was born a prince of the language, and so he remains. And Capote. I don't care what kind of stupid ass remarks he makes, he can write; he really can. When he's on he's really on. Updike would be twice the writer he is if he weren't such a hot dog. God knows, he's a word man. Eudora Welty, great writer. Erskine Caldwell, by the way is a helluva lot better than he's ever been given credit for. But if you ask me, "Who's your favorite writer?" there's no answer to that. That's like saying, "What do you like best for breakfast?" Some mornings you want a beer; some mornings you want strawberries; some mornings you want, God help us, Frostie Crispie Flakes with a lot of sugar, and some mornings you want your old lady.”

Truman Capote Eudora Welty John Updike Erskine Caldwell James Agee

Book:Getting Naked with Harry Crews: Interviews

Source: Getting Naked with Harry Crews: Interviews

“The police said for Oreilly to get to his feet. "Certainly," Oreilly said, "though I do think it shocking you have to trouble yourself with such petty crimes as mine when everywhere there are master thieves afoot. "For instance, this pretty child," he stepped between the officers and pointed at Sylvia, "she is the recent victim of a major theft; poor baby, she has had her soul stolen.”

Truman Capote Grass Harp Master Misery

Book:The Grass Harp, Including A Tree of Night and Other Stories

Source: The Grass Harp, Including A Tree of Night and Other Stories

“Si pudiera, Buddy. La vida ya es bastante mala cuando tienes que prescindir de las cosas que te gustan a ti; pero, diablos, lo que más me enfurece es no poder regalar aquello que les gusta a los otros. Pero cualquier día te la consigo, Buddy. Tres cuentos, Truman Capote”

Truman Capote Quote Book

Author:Truman Capote

“He would’ve sworn the woman was a reincarnation of Holly Golightly, but this wasn’t a Capote novel, no matter her resemblance to Hepburn.”