The world's all full of thoughts about wars and space, and tragedies to the world. That's what writers are thinking about because that's what the world is thinking about.

I have eyes like a bullfrog, a neck like an ostrich and long, limp hair. You just have to be good to survive with that equipment.

You should never say bad things about the dead, you should only say good . . . Joan Crawford is dead. Good.

Success is built on disappointment, and disappointment is inherent in all success.

I wouldn't piss on Joan Crawford if she were on fire.

[On gay men:] Let me say, a more artistic, appreciative group of people for the arts does not exist ... They are more knowledgeable, more loving of the arts. They make the average male look stupid.

You mustn't miss the moment. There's only one first sailing into Rio harbor.