I've lived a lot in communist countries and they're intensely interested in money. I think they are more interested in money than capitalists are. They're the most materialistic people in the world. What they're actually living for is material things. The irony of that is that in communist countries there isn't anything to buy.
Truman CapoteLively, too. Talky as a jaybird. With something smart to say on every subject: better than the radio.
Truman CapoteFirst, a gorgeous breakfast: just everything you can imagine from flapjacks and fried squirrel to hominy grits and honey in the comb...we're so impatient to get at the presents we can't eat a mouthful.
Truman CapoteEverybody has to feel superior to somebody," she said. "But it's customary to present a little proof before you take the privilege.
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