People like to re-invent you, according to cliché. There are a lot of stores about me that really apply only to Capote or Mailer or somebody else. Everything is a mish mash.

Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.

Although the notion of one god may give comfort to those in need of a daddy, it reminds the rest of us that the totalitarian society is grounded upon the concept of God the father. One paternal god, one paternal leader. Authority is absolute.

Television is now so desperately hungry for material that they're scraping the top of the barrel.

Most lives are spent putting on and taking off masks.

The whole point to American journalism is what ought to be true is true. Since I ought to be arrogant, impressed with my social position, overwhelmed by my beauty, therefore I am.

It is curious how often one prefers his enemies to his friends.