The Most Notorious Literary Party Animals

Truman Capote

The always fabulous Capote is almost as famous for his lavish parties as he is for his contributions to literature. Not only was he a Studio 54 regular, hanging out with Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Liza Minelli, and anyone who was anyone in the ’60s, but he also threw one of the most famous parties of all time – the legendary Black and White Ball, a masquerade party held in the Grand Ballroom of New York City’s Plaza Hotel. There’s even an entire book, Party of the Century, about the evening, which is more than anyone else can say about one of their parties.