Truman Capote
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"Well, I'm about as tall as a shotgun, and just as noisy."
Truman Capote's original name was Truman Steckfus Persons. It was later changed to Truman Garcia Capote.
Truman Capote taught himself to read and write.
Truman Capote had to repeat the twelfth grade and never attended college.
Truman Capote was a neighbor of Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird.
The character Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird is based off of him.
Truman Capote was known for his high pitched voice.
Truman Capote was 5 foot 3 inches.