Many of the architects of the Vietnam War became near pariahs as they spent the remainder of their lives in the futile quest to explain away their decisions at the time.

People think they have to be ambitious. But at a certain age, all you want is to be around nice, decent people.

Most of us have learned the hard way that there are very few things you can absolutely count on in life.

Every man in the back of their minds would like to own a bar or a racehorse.

Life is all about seating and lighting.

Stationery is addictive. I get mine made in Paris at Benetton, and writing on it gives me a strange thrill.

The greatest thing that prepared me for editing Vanity Fair was having four kids because you just learn to subjugate your ego with the greater interest in mind.