In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of outstanding people, so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert? – Manuel Puig
We should try to understand our innermost needs. We shouldnt use irony to reduce their power. – Manuel Puig
I am very interested in what has been called bad taste. I believe the fear of displaying a soi-disant bad taste stops us from venturing into special cultural zones. – Manuel Puig
Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed. – Manuel Puig
The trouble with anyone when theyre unhappy or in a relationship they recognize is not working but dont know what to do about is that they cant see farther out than that. If the relationship is not working, if what was there isnt there anymore, you have to do something about it. – Penelope Wilton