I never believe much in happiness. I never believe in misery either. Those are things you see on the stage or the screen or the printed page, they never really happen to you in life.

The hangover became a part of the day as well allowed-for as the Spanish siesta.

I want to be a society vampire, you see.

You really ought to read more books - you know, those things that look like blocks but come apart on one side.

Don't say 'wife.' I'm your mistress. Wife's such an ugly word. Your 'permanent mistress' is so much more tangible and desirable… .

I've given parties that have made Indian rajahs green with envy. I've had prima donnas break $10,000 engagements to come to my smallest dinners. When you were still playing button back in Ohio, I entertained on a cruising trip that was so much fun that I had to sink my yacht to make my guests go home.

When a girl feels that she’s perfectly groomed and dressed she can forget that part of her. That’s charm