Somewhere along the way, New York became all about money. Or rather, it was always about money, but it wasn't all about money, if you know what I mean. New York's not Geneva or Zurich yet, but we're certainly heading in that direction. London is, too.

I don't do any research. It's all about gut. Editing - it's always about gut.

I think the absence of socks on men wearing suits and brogues is a problem. They'll live to regret that.

Former vice president Al Gore has devoted his post-administration years to a mission to tell the world about global warming. It's funny, but in his civilian life Gore has discovered the voice that voters had trouble hearing when he ran for president in 2000. The voice he has found is clear, impassioned, and moving.

Magazine stories, the best ones anyway, are generally a combination of three elements: access, narrative, and disclosure.

It's no surprise that the Bush administration's bullying swagger and blithe ignorance have caused much of the Muslim world to hold the U.S. in rock-bottom regard.

We really care about photography at Vanity Fair.