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
I think cinema is closer to allegories than to reality. Its closer to our dreams. – Manuel Puig
I dont think humor is forced upon my universe its a part of it. – Manuel Puig
What better model of a synthesis than a nocturnal dream? Dreams simplify, dont they? – Manuel Puig
The general consensus among historians, among the ones who can handle the fact that Lincoln is, in fact, historical fiction, is that we demonstrate enormous fidelity to history and that, beyond that, weve actually contributed a line of thinking about Lincolns presidency thats somewhat original. – Tony Kushner