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A great many people think that polysyllables are a sign of intelligence and refinement so they think they will impress others with their command of obscure words.

— Barbara Walters How to Talk With Practically Anybody About Practically Anything (1970)

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I can have respect and admiration for famous people, but I have never had a sense of fear or awe.

I find very often people like to confront rumors. It depends on how much they trust you. And you have to have a line between what is tasteful and what isn't.

What kind of tree are you, if you think you're a tree now?

Interview with Katharine Hepburn (1981)

We thought that he was going to be -- I shouldn't say this at Christmastime -- but the next messiah.

Deep breaths are very helpful at shallow parties.

How to Talk With Practically Anybody About Practically Anything (1970)

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