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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Book • 1956

Published in 1958, 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' is a novella by Truman Capote that follows the life of Holly Golightly, a charming and mysterious woman living in New York City.

The story is narrated by a young writer who befriends Holly and recounts their time together in the 1940s.

Holly, born Lulamae Barnes, is a country girl turned Manhattan socialite who lives by socializing with wealthy men and dreams of a secure life.

The novella explores themes of identity, friendship, and the complexities of Holly's character as she navigates her life in the city.

The book also includes three other short stories: 'House of Flowers', 'A Diamond Guitar', and 'A Christmas Memory'.

Mentioned by

Karina Longworth

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Bret Weinstein

when discussing the factors of the number 273.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to Doris Lilly's connection to John Huston.

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Referenced by

Chris Lafakis

regarding Chris DiRitis' comment about Tiffany's.

Referenced by

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in the context of Mickey Rooney's portrayal of a Japanese character, seen as an extreme example of offensive stereotypes.

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Mentioned by

Frank Skinner

when comparing the show to a character in the movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's.

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Mentioned by

Tom Amarque

as an example of a famous novella with fewer than 40,000 words.

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Mentioned by

Stephen Jones

as a reference for a color he wanted to use in his collection.

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Mentioned by

Andy

as the book the movie is based on, containing great lines and character depth.

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Mentioned by

David Lenok

to explain that Gloria Vanderbilt was rumored to be the inspiration for Holly Golightly in the book.

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Mentioned by

Simone Collins

as an example of media referencing kept men through the character Holly Golightly.

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Mentioned by

Jameson Olsen

as the inspiration for the character Dill in "To Kill a Mockingbird".

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