I felt like I kind of got to know [Elvis Presley], and got a little peek inside what was going on there. That was pretty amazing.
Comedies of manners swiftly become obsolete when there are no longer any manners.
A perfect martini should be made by filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy.
It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.
My importance to the world is relatively small. On the other hand, my importance to myself is tremendous. I am all I have to work with, to play with, to suffer and to enjoy. It is not the eyes of others that I am wary of, but of my own. I do not intend to let myself down more than I can possibly help, and I find that the fewer illusions I have about myself or the world around me, the better company I am for myself.
Work hard, do the best you can, don't ever lose faith in yourself and take no notice of what other people say about you.
Work is much more fun than fun.
I'm just always looking forwards. I spend very little time, looking backwards.
Know not to revere human things too much.
Nothing is won without enthusiasm.
Intention, good or bad, is not enough.