I always give my bird a generous butter massage before I put it in the oven. Why? Because I think the chicken likes it -- and, more important, I like to give it.

No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.

I fell in love with the public, the public fell in love with me, and I tried to keep it that way.

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.

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

The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.

You have to do it and do it, until you get it right.