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Quote by Manuel Puig
I am very interested in what has been called bad taste. I believe

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

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Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed. – Manuel Puig

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Most of the movies I saw growing up were viewed as totally disposable, fine for quick consumption, but they have survived 50 years and are still growing. – Manuel Puig

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