We used to say that inside Cecil Beaton there was another Cecil Beaton sending out lots of little Cecils into the world. One did the sets, another did the costumes. A third took the photographs. Another put the sketches in an exhibition, then into magazines, then in a book.

I could have danced all night!

For a painter, the Mecca of the world for study, for inspiration, and for living is here on this star called Paris. Just look at it. No wonder so many artists have come here and called it home. Brother, if you can't paint in Paris, you'd better give up and marry the boss's daughter.

Mud can make you prisoner and the plains can make you dry. Snow can burn your eyes but only people make you cry.

Stay close to the young... and a little rubs off.

Lots of cosy sky That God and I can share. I need air. I need air.

The female sex has no greater fan than I, and I have the bills to prove it.