“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 require three things in a man. He must be handsome, ruthless, and stupid. Go to Quote / Comment
This is not a book that should be tossed lightly aside. It should be hurled with great force. Go to Quote / Comment
That woman speaks eight languages and can't say "no" in any of them. Go to Quote / Comment
The two most beautiful words in the English language are 'check enclosed.' by 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