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Quentin Crisp discusses homosexuality

BROADCAST: Oct. 21, 1992 | DURATION: 00:00:01

Synopsis

Quentin Crisp, author of many works about gays in Britain and the United States and, notably, about "coming out" as gay in England in the 1930s, discusses homosexuality and his experiences.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 21, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

LGBTQ Culture & Rights

People

Actors

Tags

Crisp, Quentin--Interviews Actors--Great Britain--20th century--Interviews Authors, English--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Crisp, Quentin,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Gay men--Great Britain--20th century--Interviews Homosexuality LGBTQ rights Homophobia Hate crimes Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. Homosexual

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