Trivia
I have created this section to hold information on Quentin which the viewer may find interesting, but which does not fit into any of the other sections.
Quentin's Alternative Queens Speech
You can watch Quentin's Alternative Queen's Speech on Channel 4 On Demand.Unfortunately there's a couple of ads you'll have to sit through. But be brave and you'll be rewarded.
Quentin & Philip
Andrew Barrow discusses his friendship with Quentin and Philip O'Connor in his new book.
Read more about the book 'Quentin and Philip'.
The Significant Death of Quentin Crisp
Produced for Channel 4 in England, in 2002. 24 minutes long.
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Quentin Crisp
Tim Fountain has now produced a book about the year he spent with Quentin.
Read more about the book 'Quentin Crisp'.
The Quentin Crisp Archives
The Quentin Crisp Archives is the official QC website and organises many events.Read more about the 'Quentin Crisp Archives''.
Resident Alien: Quentin Crisp Explains it all.
This book is the transcript of the play by dramatist Tim Fountain based on Quentin's life and writtings.
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An Evening For Quentin Crisp
A memorial service was organised by Philip Ward on 3rd March 2000.
Read more about the memorial service.
Resident Alien: Quentin Crisp Explains it all.
Dramatist Tim Fountain wrote this stage play based on Quentin's life and writtings.
Read more about the play 'Resident Alien: Quentin Crisp Explains it all'.
The Stately Homo.
This book is a compilation of the memories of his friends. Edited by Paul Bailey
Read more about the book 'The Stately Homo'.
An Englishman In New York
The video of the song by Sting featuring Quentin Crisp.
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The video of the song by Sting featuring Quentin Crisp.
Watch the video of An Englishman In New York
Quentin The Whiskey
Quentin has even had a whiskey named after him!
When he lived in London he would have a glass of Guinness every morning, but when he moved to New York he also moved to drinking Whiskey.
Quentin and Peggy Thorburn
Sometime in the early 1950s Quentin painted a portrait of Peggy Thorburn, daughter in law of the famous bird painter.
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Sometime in the early 1950s Quentin painted a portrait of Peggy Thorburn, daughter in law of the famous bird painter.
If anyone knows anything more about this event please get in touch.
Quentin and Roland Camberton
In the noval 'Scamp' the author Roland Camberton based the character of Douglas Vanner on Quentin Crisp.
In the noval 'Scamp' the author Roland Camberton based the character of Douglas Vanner on Quentin Crisp.
Quentin and Oscar Wilde
Quentin was often compared to Oscar Wilde (to his dismay), but did you know he acted in two plays related to Wilde?
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Quentin and 'you know who'
Quentin always referred to God as 'you know who'. He was often asked if he believed in God.
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Quentin always referred to God as 'you know who'. He was often asked if he believed in God.
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Quentin and Elaine Stritch
Quentin and Miss Stritch had a friendship which lasted until his death
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An Englishman in New York
Sting wrote this now famous song about his friend Quentin.
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Quentin and Harold Pinter
It was after a visit to Quentin's room in London in 1955 that Mr Pinter was inspired to write his first play.
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It was after a visit to Quentin's room in London in 1955 that Mr Pinter was inspired to write his first play.
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Quentin at The National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery has eight portraits of Quentin
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The National Portrait Gallery has eight portraits of Quentin
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Quentin and George Melly
Mr Melly first met Quentin while on leave from the Navy in 1954.
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Mr Melly first met Quentin while on leave from the Navy in 1954.
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Quentin and Big Arnie
Quentin had lunch with the now Governor of California.
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Quentin at Madame Tussauds
Shortly before his death Quentin posed for Madame Tussauds.
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Quentin's message of hope
If you’re on a tightrope when you first set off you don’t know how much play there is in the rope.
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If you’re on a tightrope when you first set off you don’t know how much play there is in the rope.
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Quentin and Sherlock Holmes
Quentin acted on stage in one of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes plays
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Quentin and Calvin Klein
Quentin appeared in the CK1 add campaign.
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Quentin appeared in the CK1 add campaign.
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