Quentin Crisp – Scrumptuous, a Taste for Scandal; Mormon Princess – Brilliant, Awfully Good; Blood Knot – Edgy, Poignant; Brain People – AstonishingBuzzin' Lee Hartgravebyline‚ Feb. 15‚ 2008TEA ‘N CRISP: The patter is very English and very ‘Crisp’ Sundays at the SF Playhouse. Here’s an example: “Come to my party and bring your hum-drum friend with you.” Here’s another “You should never work. You should ask yourself – how can I get out of this?” Richard Lewis James as Mr. Quentin Crisp – the notorious Gay Man who dared to stand-up to British Law regarding Homosexuals, was flamboyant, and when a young man worked as a prostitute (looking for love). His appearance – dyed long crimson hair, painted fingernails and painted toenails got some admiration from some – but of course attracted hostility and violence in the 30’s and 40’s. |