“Babe Paley had only one fault: she was perfect. Otherwise, she was perfect.” - Truman Capote
Gloria Vanderbilt and Truman Capote, 1960s
Scarlett Johansson to do an adaptation of Truman Capote's lost novel
Don’t you dare butcher this, Hollywood.
When I was around 12, I was taken on a school excursion to see a modern ballet called Revelations, choreographed by Alvin Alley. Everything about it struck a deep chord for me, including the costumes. The Black and White Ball dress I wore was inspired by an ongoing fascination with dance clothes. As for the ball, it was more of an amazing spectacle than a wildly fun evening. I remember Frank Sinatra showing up with Mia Farrow who danced with her bodyguard while Frank looked on disapprovingly.
While we’re at the subject of literary giants and beautiful beautiful men in pools…
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Truman Capote
When I see pictures of him I’ve never seen before, I get all shivery inside.
You were a gorgeous, gorgeous boy.
