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
For someone who writes fiction, in order to activate the imagination and the unconscious, its essential to be free. – Manuel Puig
Ive never seen a worse situation than that of young writers in the United States. The publishing business in North America is so commercialized. – Manuel Puig
Good food and a warm kitchen are what makes a house a home. I always tried to make my home like my mothers, because Mom was magnificent at stretching a buck when it came to decorating and food. Like a true Italian, she valued beautification in every area of her life, and I try to do the same. – Rachael Ray