"I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners."

"What appeals to me? There are things, points of view, uses of the language, habits of dress, ways of thought and believing that came to me from my grandparents and came to them from theirs. Things that are of good use in any situation, no matter what the future may hold."

"Work as hard as you can, whatever you do, and try to spread generosity of spirit."

"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!"

"I try to live with the idea that karma is a very real thing. So I put out what I want to get back."

"It's always difficult for anyone trying to compete against their past achievements."