Quentin Crisp Collection on Letterman, 1982-83

As a Lifelong Crisperanto, I managed to forge a relationship with Mr Crisp through late. Night telephone chats and a prolific postal correspondence. This was over twenty years, up until the day he died. The irony is that he passed the night before his first appearance in England since his American Affair began. I knew the nen hosting him in their home and was due to meet with him that day. I had a phone call from my sister ( head of the Mortuary in Manchester Royal Infirmary ) informing me that Mr Crisp had passed away and she was looking after his body . I went to the Mortuary to pay my respects resting a single bright beautiful blooming yellow rose in his hands. He had both peace and dignity. However his body was left unclaimed with no one to arrange Repatriation to his adopted home. So, very late on a moonlit Manchester night, at an undisclosed location. Mr Crisps Body was uncerermoniesly cremated. And the remains were bagged and boxed and sent cargo class to his new and rather Avaricious recently signed Agent. What an absolutely heartbreaking end for a historical and Cultural Icon. For ahame

Letterman was completely thrown by Quentin in the first interview.
Quentin was a beautiful man.

Hes very interesting and informative

What a beautiful and original character, sadly originals like Quinten are no more.

Dust 😂❤😂 I have the same views about that.❤😂❤ To know Crisp with all He went through, still kept his wit and charm. Strength to tell who ever stories of his life. Gifts for the ages.
Lovely sole. Timely and timeless. ❤❤❤

Quentin is WIT PERSONIFIED there is NO EQUAL

I don't particularly like letterman in this interview, his style is that of a sniggering smart arse who thinks he and the audience are laughing at crisp behind his back. He isn't clever enough to pull that off

I think it's funny Quentin died in a place called Chorlton cum hardy.

You can see how he probably seduced straight men, the host is blushing lol

He was one of the most unusual and pained people I have ever heard of

Quentin has more courage than any man I have ever met, I wish I had his strength of character .. he is a person who is a person who many a man would not be able to stand up to in every way in this modern age

"the americans are a friendly race..." who was it that first said that? It calls to mind something i've read but i can't put my finger on it

Thank you for putting this compilation together. Fascinating man.

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I have a Crisp appearance on Manhattan Cable on my channel.

The man was a genius! So witty and charming! I wish I could have known him.

The world lost a most genuine person. I adore him!💜

I’ve never heard so much sense spoken .,.

Опять на нашем голубом экране голубой человек.

I quite literally walked right into him and l couldn't apologise enough plus I did not know who he was. This turned into the most wonderful afternoon tea and talk I have ever had. I wonder what he would make of today's eclectic society?

He's a unique and delightful person.

“Stay right where you are. Wait for society to form itself around you.”

Absolutely adorable ❤

The Americans seem to get him

What a wonderful man!

Wow. I sadly have not followed this man in my almost 60 years. I am a new devotee. What a gem.

One of the strongest bravest men of the 20th century. Respect 🖖💪🇬🇧

My mum drew him in I think Harrow Art School in the late 50s and she said he was an amazing model to draw, taking dynamic poses that would last for ages. Interesting to hear his perspective on it!

He’s so eloquent, elegant and extraordinary!

Quentin was well ahead of his time, although I suspect many of his contemporaries and idols were too.

i like this guy

What an incredibly witty man. I love characters

He was my neighbor on East 3rd Street, coincidentally, so were the Hells Angels.

All four interviews were very similar, but still interesting to watch 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

He was so brilliant! I could listen to him for hours!😇

americans are more friendly...
my how the worm has turned.

this man was hilarious

Letterman gets some criticism but he's a very respectful interviewer for Quentin. Obvious admiration.

Fashion is what you're told. Style is what you tell yourself. - Quentin Crisp

He was a very interesting man.

He would have made a good James Bond bad guy.

A tough individual

When people had class and humor 😂Now it's disappointing with this new generation that are Thugs😮

As a child I first saw Quinton on TV with my mother. She loved him and I did also from that time on. He was so honest and delightful.

If you can't see this a woman, I don't know what to say, except you are blind.

I feel like a conversation between Quentin Crisp and Orson Welles would have been captivating.

You can tell Letterman isn't rehearsed here and is flying by the seat of his pants...and that is what makes this great.

Britain’s “most famous fairy” (his words)

Should be known as Quentin Chip to the Americans.