“If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of "The Elements of Style." The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.”---Dorothy Parker Parker was an American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th-century urban foibles.
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I don't know much about being a millionaire, but I'll bet I'd be darling at it. Go to Quote / Comment
Brevity is the soul of lingerie. Go to Quote / Comment
I'm never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don't do any thing. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don't even do that any more Go to Quote / Comment
It's not the tragedies that kill us, it's the messes. Go to Quote / Comment
The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant -- and let the air out of the tires Go to Quote / Comment