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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

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My stories are very somber, so I think I need the comic ingredient. Besides, life has so much humor. – Manuel Puig

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We should try to understand our innermost needs. We shouldnt use irony to reduce their power. – Manuel Puig

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power

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If its great stuff, the people who consume it are nourished. Its a positive force. – Manuel Puig

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