Too much good taste can be very boring. Independent style, on the other hand, can be very inspiring.

The best thing about London is Paris.

It's only intelligent to wish to look after yourself properly.

I mean, a new dress doesn't get you anywhere; it's the life you're living in the dress.

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.

My life has been more influenced by books than by any other one thing.

Too much good taste can be boring