There’s only one thing in life, and that’s the continual renewal of inspiration.

I think when you’re young you should be a lot with yourself and your sufferings. Then one day you get out where the sun shines and the rain rains and the snow snows and it all comes together.

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.

Parents, you know, can be terrible.

One is born with good taste. It's very hard to acquire. You can acquire the patina of taste. But what Elsie Mendl had was something else that's particularly American––an appreciation of vulgarity. Vulgarity is a very important ingredient in life. I'm a great believer in vulgarity––if it's got vitality. A little bad taste is like a nice splash of paprika. We all need a splash of bad taste––it's hearty, it's healthy, it's physical. I think we could use more of it. No taste is what I'm against.

I've never met a leopard print I didn't like.

Every girl in the world should have geisha training