If Hollywood didn't work out, I was prepared to be the best secretary in the world.

I have been at war from the beginning. I've never looked back before. I've never had the time and it has always seemed so dangerous. To look back is to relax one's vigil.

I firmly believe, however, that if your children have never hated you, you have failed as a parent.

One begins to realize that one is getting old when the birthday candles weigh more than the cake.

I was so uncomfortable at a party recently when the conversation droned on about women who are constantly getting married. I was on the edge of my chair, close to squirming in embarrassment because I myself was guilty of four husbands. I finally leaned forward and squeaked, 'But one died!

I never said anything that was unprintable. Never said anything just for the sake of being startling.

I think men have got to change an awful lot. They still prefer the little woman.