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The Secret I Didn't Know I Had
Watch now | I asked Armistead to reflect on my favorite quote of his. He talks about toxic family secrets, the courage to be yourself, and why movements…
Feb 19
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Christopher Turner
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I'm Back
A brief message from Armistead as we get back up and running here on Substack after his fall.
Feb 18
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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3:18
January 2026
Update from Armistead
A gentle and hopeful update from Armistead, recently home from the hospital and continuing his recovery.
Jan 17
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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4:09
December 2025
A Health Update on Armistead
Bruised, sore, but in good spirits
Dec 28, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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A Time for Living
Armistead offers a personal holiday reflection on living fully, staying open, and finding peace—whether you’re surrounded by loved ones or quietly at…
Dec 24, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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4:22
My Answer to Anita Bryant: Michael's Letter
Armistead shares the origin story of Michael’s Letter to Mama—how Anita Bryant’s 1977 campaign sparked one of the most personal and influential moments…
Dec 22, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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7
12:02
Holding Forth: The End of the Marina Safeway?
A 790-unit development is planned to replace the Marina Safeway made famous in "Tales of the City". Greedy developers or much-needed housing? Armistead…
Dec 19, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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3:47
Ask Me Anything: December 17th
Armistead answers your questions on "Tales", politics past and present, and how Laura Linney and Olympia Dukakis influenced his writing of their…
Dec 17, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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12:44
My Relationship with Rock Hudson
Armistead revisits a relationship that began in desire and grew into friendship, exploring how connection, honesty, and care reshaped both their lives.
Dec 12, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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24:38
Holding Forth: The End of Trump?
As Trump’s coalition cracks and his numbers collapse, Armistead asks: Is this the moment new Democratic leaders finally step forward?
Dec 10, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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4:51
Ask Me Anything: Episode 2
From Mona’s mischief and Chloe Webb to queer activism at 81 — Armistead answers your questions.
Dec 9, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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11:07
Book Club: I Capture the Castle
Armistead talks about his love for Dodie Smith’s classic and reads from the opening chapter.
Dec 6, 2025
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Christopher Turner
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Armistead Maupin
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15:05
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