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He was interviewed in the early '60s by a young novelist, Pati Hill.

~George Plimpton

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I remember being awed by it - the uniqueness and nicety of style - and I suspect I was a bit jealous because we were more or less of the same generation.

~George Plimpton

Topics: Because Being Bit Generation Jealous Less More More Or Less Remember Same Style Suspect Uniqueness Were I Remember

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It is also one of the pleasures of oral biography, in that the reader, rather than editor, is jury.

~George Plimpton

Topics: Also Biography Editor Jury Oral Pleasures Rather Reader Than

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My favorite monologue in the book is Kate Harrington's story of her relationship with Truman.

~George Plimpton

Topics: Book Favorite Her Kate Monologue Relationship Story Truman

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The New York Times published the guest list on the front page. The masks were a brilliant concept.

~George Plimpton

Topics: Brilliant Concept Front Front Page Guest List Masks New New York New York Times Page Published Times Were York

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Journalist

Born: March 18th, 1927

Died: September 25th, 2003

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