I was always fascinated by the absurdities and luxuries and the snobbism of the world that fashion magazines showed. Of course, it’s not for everyone...But I lived in that world, not only during my years in the magazines business but for years before, because I was always of that world-- at least in my imagination.

I certainly didn't learn anything in school. My education was the world.

To be contented—that’s for the cows.

You're not supposed to give people what they want, you're supposed to give them what they don't know that they want yet.

You've got to have style, it helps you get out of bed in the morning.

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 read everything! I would have read the phone book if you put it in front of me. I just read.