Being somebody is better than not being somebody vis à vis what you want out of life. If you want to talk to interesting people and have them talk to you, and if you want enough money to live someplace pleasant and to go on trips and be able to help people you love, you simply have to be somebody.
Helen Gurley BrownI think a single woman's biggest problem is coping with the people who are trying to marry her off!
Helen Gurley BrownThe only thing that separates successful people from the ones who aren't is the willingness to work very, very hard.
Helen Gurley BrownCharm is the next best asset after looks and brains - and can almost make up for looks.
Helen Gurley BrownI've just been so lucky. I don't know if you're really able to take advantage of your full potential until you're older. There are a few people who are incredibly gifted and make it when they are very young, but I didn't. With women it takes longer. You just keep working and when you finally get it, it feels very, very nice.
Helen Gurley Brown