The Lady: a fluty voice, sensible shoes, a melancholy sense of living by rules few still remember.

Sophistication knows the score, but is powerless to change it.

Good manners protect the privileged, but leave the unprivileged more vulnerable.

Every time I change the way I explain myself to myself, I have to rearrange the story of my life.

Many think that assigning blame settles matters.

I would enjoy experiencing the hollowness of success at first- hand.

In art, a dress is never just a dress; nor in life either.