The court was not previously aware of the prisoner's many accomplishments. In view of these, we see fit to impose the death… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
In most cases an act of unwelcome sex is no more bother than being vaccinated, so there's no point going on about… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
The absolute nothingness of death is a blessing. Something to look forward to. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
“An autobiography is an obituary in serial form with the last instalment missing.” — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
“When a third wave of poverty overwhelmed me, I knew with even greater certitude than when I had lived in Clerkenwell that… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
“It was not so much that I longed for death as that I didn't long for life.” — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
The message that 'love' will solve all of our problems is repeated incessantly in contemporary culture - like a philosophical tom tom.… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
“Masturbation is not only an expression of self-regard: it is also the natural emotional outlet of those who, before anything has reared its ugly… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
My mother protected me from the world and my father threatened me with it. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Nothing more rapidly inclines a person to go into a monastery than reading a book on etiquette. There are so many trivial ways in… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Vice is its own reward. It is virtue which, if it is to be marketed with consumer appeal, must carry Green Shield stamps. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Most men when they make up their faces, the makeup stands forward, and their faces are behind. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
Women have decided to be people, which is a great mistake. Women were nicer than people. — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
I was amazed to receive later a substantial sum for sitting in my room and talking about myself. If only I could get some… — Quentin Crisp Copy Share Image
