Maupin: I was the
great-great grandson
of a Confederate General.
announcer: From the 
conservative son of
the old south-
Maupin: I wanted a
new life and
I didn't see any
reason to be lying.
announcer:
-to a literary hero.
Maupin: I came out and
it made me into a writer.
woman: Tales of the City
 [lauging] was amazing.
woman 2: It was the
first time that I felt
someone out there
understands.
Maupin: Just realize 
where the real love is
coming from in your life.
announcer: The Untold Tales
 of Armistead Maupin.
Part of Independent Lens
on PBS.
