If its great stuff, the people who consume it are nourished. Its a positive force. – 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
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
Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed. – Manuel Puig