Unshined shoes are the end of civilization.

Naturally, I’ve always been mad about clothes. You don’t get born in Paris to forget about clothes for a minute.

Don't look left nor right and never compete. Never. Watching the other guy is what kills all forms of energy.

Peanut butter is the greatest invention since Christianity.

I have a terrible time remembering exactly when my birthday is. Age is totally boring.

The hottest thing in the world is to wear pants with stockings.

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.