Being vulgar is fine, but oh please just don't be boring.

I think part of my success as an editor came from never worrying about a fact, a cause, an atmosphere. It was me—projecting to the public. That was my job. I think I always had a perfectly clear view of what was possible for the public. Give ‘em what they never knew they wanted.

I'm a person who is only invested in the pleasures and enjoyments of life. All the rest is left to the men. I've always remained what you might call "feminine" about the whole [work] thing.

Oh, but I think that thoughtfulness and manners are everything.

Unshined shoes are the end of civilization.

Most people haven't got a point of view; they need to have it given to them––and what's more, they expect it from you.

A lie to get out of something, or take an advantage for oneself, that’s one thing; but a lie to make life more interesting—well, that’s entirely different.