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Quentin Crisp Archives Quentin Crisp Archives invites you to visit www.crisperanto.org and enjoy the
continued celebration of Quentin Crisp and his life in words and pictures.
http://www.crisperanto.org
Phillip Ward, Curator mrward@crisperanto.org
212.254.0508
The mission of the Quentin Crisp Archives is to preserve and maintain the
manuscripts, artworks by and about, and various artifacts related to the life
and legend of Quentin Crisp for the purpose of education, research, and the
promotion of his philosophy of individuality, self acceptance, and tolerance.
Quentin Crisp was seen as a "personalityıs personality," and his
distinct views on life were embodied in what his friends and followers now refer
to as his "Crisperanto" philosophy, which is best expressed in Mr.
Crisp's writings. An ongoing bibliography of Quentin Crisp's writings and film
career is located at www.crisperanto.org/books.
Quentin Crisp had a notoriety that was his, and his alone: He dared to
"be" himself in London in a time when men like him were viciously
beaten on street corners and publicly scorned for being themselves. It is an
enduring testimony to Mr. Crispıs spirit and indomitable sense of self that he
survived the almost daily onslaughts of anti-gay violence and intolerance.
Quentin Crisp attracted a modicum of fame first in England and then, upon the
publication of his 1968 autobiographyand especially the subsequent 1975 BBC
filmThe Naked Civil Servant, he became famous internationally.
Although Mr. Crisp passed away on November 21, 1999, many people around the
world continue to be inspired by his life and legend.
Crisperanto.org website includes an article especially written for the Quentin
Crisp Archives by Guy Kettelhack, editor of Mr. Crispıs book The Wit and
Wisdom of Quentin Crisp. Mr. Kettelhack's essay can be read at
www.crisperanto.org/memories. Photographs and a description of the memorial
celebration can also be viewed at the memories pages.
Visit the on-line exhibition, Quentin Crisp: London & New York, for
photographs illustrating his life in both England and America. The art exhibit,
originally staged in November 2000, commemorated the first anniversary of
Quentin Crispıs death. Access the art exhibit at www.crisperanto.org/pictures.
Also at Crisperanto.org's picture pages, you can discover original drawings by
Quentin Crisp, special downloads and various tidbits. And you can see Mr. Crispıs
wax model at Madame Tussaudıs Times Square Museum at crisperanto.org/news.
Crisperanto.org is your source of information concerning the life and work of
Quentin Crisp and the material produced about him.
Phillip Ward, Curator, Quentin Crisp Archives www.crisperanto.org
Executor, Estate of Quentin Crisp 212.254.0508 mrward@crisperanto.org
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