Statements (76)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Naked_Civil_Servant
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| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:The_National_Theatre
gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:British_Book_Award Honorary Doctorate from the University of Essex |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1908-12-25
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Surrey,_England
gptkb:Sutton,_London,_England |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
Cremated, ashes scattered in New York City
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on drag culture
Pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights Influenced fashion and art Icon of self-acceptance and individuality Inspired numerous documentaries and films Subject of biographies and academic studies Icon of gay liberation |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1999-11-21
|
| gptkbp:education |
Self-educated
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The world is full of people who are not like you."
" The only way to deal with the future is to function efficiently in the now." " I am a homosexual, and I am proud of it." " It is better to be unhappy than to be happy in a false way." " The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself." " The only way to deal with the world is to be yourself." " You can't be a writer without being a little bit mad." " I have never been ashamed of being a homosexual." |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Orlando_(1992)
The Naked Civil Servant (1975) The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Historical_Society
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| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:painting
Writing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Quentin Crisp
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:LGBT_rights_movement
gptkb:David_Bowie gptkb:Ru_Paul Queer literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Virginia_Woolf
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde |
| gptkbp:known_for |
His flamboyant personality
His flamboyant lifestyle advocacy for LGBTQ rights his flamboyant personality His writings on gay culture His writings on gay life His writings on homosexuality |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Cultural icon for LGBTQ+ community
Pioneer of gay literature |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
The Naked Civil Servant (1975)
Crisp's New York (1996) The World of Quentin Crisp (1998) |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Manners_from_Heaven
gptkb:The_Last_Word gptkb:The_Naked_Civil_Servant gptkb:Resident_Alien |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Author |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
Had a tumultuous relationship with his family
Known for his distinctive style and wit Lived in exile in the United States for many years Lived in poverty for many years Openly gay throughout his life |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:New_York_City,_USA
gptkb:Manchester,_England |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Borough
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| gptkbp:resting_place |
Cremated, ashes scattered
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:David_Hockney
Not married |
| gptkbp:website |
Official website
quentincrisp.com quintincrisp.com |