Are there any writers on the literary scene whom I consider truly great? Yes: Truman Capote.

The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply.

I'm not a character in any of my books.

I can see every monster as they come in.

A beautiful day with the buoyancy of a bird.

I loved her enough to forget myself, my self pitying despairs, and be content that something she thought happy was going to happen.

I'm scarcely an enfant!