Truman Capote
Born: 09-29-1924
Truman Capote was an American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright known for his pioneering work in true crime literature. Born in 1924, Capote gained fame with his novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and the groundbreaking non-fiction novel "In Cold Blood." His distinctive prose and deep character insights cemented his status as a literary icon. Capote's life was as colorful as his writing, marked by high-profile friendships and public feuds.
Book summaries for books written by Truman Capote
Quotes
She was a girl with a lot of spirit, and she could afford to be nice, for she could afford anything she wanted.
You're supposed to be yourself, but how can you be yourself when you don't know who you are?
Sometimes you have to be a little bit selfish to be happy.
The trouble with getting what you want is that it's often followed by a feeling of emptiness.
We're all just trying to find our place in this world, even if it means making mistakes along the way.
Love is a complicated thing, and sometimes it's easier to avoid it altogether.
In the end, we're all alone. No one can truly understand the depths of our hearts.
Life is full of surprises, some good and some bad. It's how we handle them that defines us.
We're all just trying to escape our own realities, even if only for a little while.
We all have secrets, but it's how we handle them that determines our fate.
Sometimes the best things in life are the ones we least expect.
Happiness is not found in material possessions, but in the simple joys of life.