Armistead Maupin Thinking Quotations

I think that instinct, that storytelling instinct, rescued me most of my life.

I’m pissed off at my Republican family back in North Carolina, several of whom came to my wedding, but who went right back and are voting for homophobes and acting like it doesn’t matter. It does matter and it’s time for the queers in this country to start saying so to their families. I think we’ve all cut them too much slack for far too long.

I'm not sure I even need a lover, male or female. Sometimes I think I'd settle for five good friends.

I think a lot of gay people who are not dealing with their homosexuality get into right- wing politics.

Oh, Mona, we're all damned fools! Some of us just have more fun with it than others. Loosen up, dear! Don't be so afraid to cry . . . or laugh, for that matter. Laugh all you want and cry all you want and whistle at pretty men in the street and to hell with anybody who thinks you're a damned fool!