When only the wittiest, drollest, bitchiest remark will do, The Gay Quote Book goes where Bartlett's fears to tread. Uncensored and unabashed, this compendium of memorable quips, fabulous put-downs, and too-true advice spans the centuries from the halcyon days of ancient Greece to the politically correct 1990s. Gathered in this wide-ranging collection, you'll find more than 750 quotations from artists and activists, dandies and drag queens. Grouped by such themes as coming out ("Mom, Dad, Guess Who's Queer"), masculinity/femininity ("Butch, Butcher and Not so Butch") and the perfect compliment ("Darling, You Look Fabulous!"), here's a vertiable who's who of the smart set, from such eloquent icons as Colette, Truman Capote, Noel Coward and Quentin Crisp. Perfect for browsing, gift-giving, or locating that perfect toast or public quip.
