I'll go through life either first class or third, but never in second.

Wit ought to be a glorious treat like caviar; never spread it about like marmalade.

It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.

There's always something fishy about the French.

Mona Lisa looks as if she has just been sick, or is about to be.

I love criticism just so long as it's unqualified praise.

Work is much more fun than fun.

A perfect martini should be made by filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy.

For gin, in cruel sober truth, supplies the fuel for flaming youth.

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.

You will know you're old when you cease to be amazed.

There are no experts, only varying degrees of ignorance

She reflected she must be completely besotted with Peter, if his laughter could hallow an aspidistra.

You've got no chance of reaching the top if you're just playing for money.

A lot of people... are afraid of pictures which have visible emotions in them. They feel calmer in front of pictures which are placid.

All life is nucleic acid; the rest is commentary.

Before you leave the house, you need to make up your mind that you’re going to stay positive and enjoy the day no matter what comes your way. You have to decide ahead of time.

Crashing into the trembling void Stretching my hand to you Losing myself to frigid regret Is this fragile love A way To say Good-bye

Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon: As yet the early-rising sun Has not attained his noon.

I'm not shy or reclusive. I just spend my time with people rather than journalists.