Upon reflection, I decided I had three main weaknesses: I was confused (evidenced by a lack of facts, an inability to coordinate my thoughts, and an inability to verbalize my ideas); I had a lack of confidence, which cause me to back down from forcefully stated positions; and I was overly emotional at the expense of careful, 'scientific' though. I was thirty-seven years old and still discovering who I was.

Any disaster is a learning process.

Noncooks think it's silly to invest two hours' work in two minutes' enjoyment; but if cooking is evanescent, so is the ballet.

I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help.

I think every woman should have a blowtorch.

People who love to eat are always the best people.

As you get older, you shouldn't waste time drinking bad wine.