Never read this book, but did read Crisps' "Manners for Breakfast" and throughly enjoyed his witty yet Zen take on the life he saw around him. This film made me feel sad as it better illustrated the loneliness behind the clever brain.

gay is an excellent word. It's a great film. I truly enjoy watching men living their lives as if they were in show business.

I am a bit of a history buff on queer life in the US before and after laws were enacted, or not yet. And the stories are amazing to learn. This is the first time I've been exposed to British queer life history. An amazing man with an amazing story to tell. A must watch for anyone interested in social history. A story so well told you become part of the film until the end.

Quentin Crisps unique wit, elegance, and humanity are all visible in this brilliant portrayal by actor John Hurt. He avoids any attempt to reduce Quentin to a caricature. The performances of the other actors in this film are likewise superb. Learning what Mr. Crisp lived through as a young man in England, makes me respect him even more. He embraced his true identity, without apology, in the face of so much adversity. The world around him wasn't ready to accept him the way he accepted himself. One of many reasons why I enjoy British films is the emphasis on story content and acting quality is consistently evident, and this film is no exception.I find it quite disconcerting that some would choose the keyword "adult" to describe this film. Simply because it portrays a relationship between individuals of the same gender does not make it an adult film. This is not pornography. We see heterosexual relationships in films all the time, and they are not labeled "adult" on that basis alone. It is a bit ironic, isn't it? That kind of bias is exactly what Quentin Crisp encountered, and endeavored to eradicate most of his life.

BBC AND John Hurt did, with this story. There was a documentary put out, on Crisp, in the 1970s and it was one reason I decided it would be fine for ME to pose in (MY) art school as a nude model. Whenever I think of QC, it brings me back to those fun days in Art-School/Thank you, to Hulu, for showing this wonderful film. But, please do a better job of placing your ads, if you have to show them; just don't cut scenes in half to add them.

The film is great and the acting...do watch it but avoid shopping at Target. Target must stop contributions to anti-gay org.