To hear two American men congratulating each other on being heterosexual is one of the most chilling experiences - and unique to the United States. You don't hear two Italians sitting around complimenting each other because they actually like to go to bed with women. The American is hysterical about his manhood.
Gore VidalThe theater needs continual reminders that there is nothing more debasing than the work of those who do well what is not worth doing at all.
Gore VidalBefore the cards that one is dealt by life are the cards that fate has dealt: one's family.
Gore VidalOne of the most fascinating aspects of politician-watching is trying to determine to what extent any politician believes what he says.
Gore VidalWe have a great deal to learn from Scandinavia and a great deal to be alarmed at from the Mediterranean.
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