Even the handsomest men do not have the same momentary effect on the world as a truly beautiful woman does.

Buying a pair of shoes is one of the most optimistic acts I know, next to falling in love. I like nothing better than to see an old man wearing a brand new pair of brogues or cap-toed oxfords, preferably jaunty orange-brown, unscuffed, heels unworn. We want to be here tomorrow, but buying new shoes, like falling in love, says I plan on being here tomorrow.

I don't like to have to pan for gold when I read.

Both young children and old people have a lot of time on their hands. That's probably why they get along so well.

I had always liked blind dates. If nothing else, it was an interesting way of discovering what people thought of you.

One of the saddest realities is that we never know when our lives are at their peak. Only after it is over and we have some kind of perspective do we realize how good we had it a day, a month, five years ago.

I started a short story but it was so dreary that even my pen threw up.