I believe in red meat. I often said: red meat and gin.

I was a Republican until I got to New York and had to live on $18 a week. It was then that I became a Democrat.

I always try to buy just what I need. You get ideas as to what's in season and what's best. I think if you have a preconceived idea before shopping, that makes it difficult. You have to have an open mind.

Tears mess up your makeup.

Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy.

Sooner or later the public will forget you; the memory of you will fade. What's important are the individuals you've influenced along the way.

The tomato hides its griefs. Internal damage is hard to spot.