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The interviews he gave about his unusual life attracted increasing public curiosity and he was soon sought after for his very personal views on social manners and the cultivating of style. His one-person stage show was a long-running hit both in Britain and America and he also appeared in films and on TV. Crisp defied convention by criticising both gay liberation and Diana, Princess of Wales. Quentin Crisp, English Writers, Face Expressions, Human Face, Interesting Faces, Human Rights, Role Models, Beautiful People, Portrait Photography

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Denis Charles Pratt [Quentin Crisp]

25 December 1908 – 21 November 1999 Quentin Crisp (born Denis Charles Pratt) was an English writer, raconteur and actor. From a conventional suburban background, Crisp wore make-up and painted his nails. During his teenage years he worked briefly as a rent-boy. He then spent 30 years as a professional model for life-classes in art colleges.

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Writer. Dandy. Philosopher. Creature of the night. Quentin Crisp was so many things, but above all he was steadfastly himself. Sting dedicated his song, "Englishman in New York" to Crisp. The New York Times memorialised him as a revolutionary "Writer and Actor on Gay Themes" in light of his 1968 boo

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“It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freedom; it is the constant repetition of them that has this liberating effect. Tolerance is the result not of enlightenment, but of boredom.” – Quentin Crisp

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Writer. Dandy. Philosopher. Creature of the night. Quentin Crisp was so many things, but above all he was steadfastly himself. Sting dedicated his song, "Englishman in New York" to Crisp. The New York Times memorialised him as a revolutionary "Writer and Actor on Gay Themes" in light of his 1968 boo

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QUENTIN CRISP who died 20 years November 1999 interviewed Brighton May 1985

Quentin Crisp, legend in queer history: controversial writer, raconteur and actor, who died 20 years ago – in November 1999. The following interview took place during the Brighton Festival of May 1…

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The writers whose kit is as stylish as their wit

Novelist Terry Newman discusses the iconic style of 30 writers and their impact on global fashion. Diary extracts from legends such as Virginia Woolf feature, in addition to historic photos.

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"To drink from the finger bowl may be a breach of etiquette, but if a host, seeing his guest make this mistake, did the same, it would be a sign of good manners." --Quentin Crisp, Manners from Heaven. Quentin Crisp, People Of Interest, Steven Meisel, Do Nothing, Portrait Gallery, Vogue Italia, Interesting Faces, Black Hat, Famous Faces

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"To drink from the finger bowl may be a breach of etiquette, but if a host, seeing his guest make this mistake, did the same, it would be a sign of good manners." --Quentin Crisp, Manners from Heaven.

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