Marriage entitles women to the protection of a strong man who will steady the stepladder while they paint the kitchen ceiling.

There are certain relationships I think I'm great at: I'm the world's greatest daughter. I'm a great relative. I believe I'm a great friend.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

All style is personal - that's what distinguishes it from fashion.

remember this: no matter how politely or distinctly you ask a Parisian a question he will persist in answering you in French.

The Word Lady: Most Often Used to Describe Someone You Wouldn't Want to Talk to for Even Five Minutes.

Your responsibility as a parent is not as great as you might imagine. You need not supply the world with the next conqueror of disease or major motion picture star. If your child simply grows up to be someone who does not use the word "collectible" as a noun, you can consider yourself an unqualified success.