Armistead Maupin reads a letter to his 16-year-old self

In 2011, Armistead Maupin, author of the seminal series of novels titled Tales of the City, wrote a letter to his 16-year-old self.
In 2021 at London's Roundhouse, he joined our show to read it.

[@hunterG60k]

The fact that culture can change so much in one lifetime actually gives me a bit of hope for the future

[@cmacmenow]

Just back from a wonderful talk given by Armisted here in Belfast.
So good to actually see and hear this man after picking up his books to read all those years ago.
I feel both grateful and happy, a giddy joy. Can't wait for the next instalment.

[@michaelryan4759]

Absolutely brilliant!! I love and adore Armistead Maupin and I have for years now. Such a huge fan of Tales of The City. What a beautiful experience this video is. Such a relatable story. Thank you for this!🤗😘❤

[@user-dx8rb1jz7w]

So comforting. Thank you.

[@Digitalhunny]

This is just absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 😘💕

[@Pip-ti9xp]

I love Armistead's books!! I have a lot of respect for him

[@thorgodofthunder3204]

Thanks to this, I wrote my own letter to my former self.

[@timgriggs8592]

He always delivers these passages so well. And I think he'd allow himself a giggle at the AI transcription of Armistead - it is given as "arm is dead". 😀

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

The universe was showing off when you were made.
Australia.

[@mikeydan]

this man... I would have been adrift without his books.

[@tessiepinkman]

This man is my hero.

[@james7149]

Love Armistead, that says it all🤗