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
I like the beauty of Faulkners poetry. But I dont like his themes, not at all. – Manuel Puig
My stories are very somber, so I think I need the comic ingredient. Besides, life has so much humor. – 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