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what was Truman Capote's celebrity status?
Truman Capote was a literary celebrity superstar with crossover fame.
What did Random house do?
Random House published Truman Capote's writings.
how did Truman Capote become a celebrity icon?
Truman Garcia Capote was an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. He began his professional career writing short stories.
was Truman Capote involved in any charities?
The Truman Capote Literary Trust is an American charitable trust established in 1994 by Truman Capote's literary executor, Alan U. Schwartz, pursuant to Capote's will.

Question: did he support any causes?
Self-contained rewrite: did Truman Capote support any causes?