Quote by Armistead Maupin

I have always distrusted memoir. I tend to write my memoirs through my fiction. It's easier to get to the truth by not claiming that you are speaking it. Some things can be said in fiction that can never be said in memoir.

I have always distrusted memoir. I tend to write my memoirs

Summary

This quote suggests the speaker's distrust of memoir as a means of conveying truth. They express a preference for expressing their life experiences through fiction, believing that it enables them to more effectively depict the truth without explicitly claiming to speak it. By utilizing fiction, they argue that certain things can be expressed that are impossible or challenging to convey through memoir alone. In essence, they suggest that fiction can be a more powerful and unrestricted medium for capturing the essence of personal experiences.

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By Armistead Maupin

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