By the time you swear you’re his, Shivering and sighing. And he vows his passion is, Infinite, undying. Lady make note of this — One of you is lying.
DOROTHY PARKERThe writer’s way is rough and lonely, and who would choose it while there are vacancies in more gracious professions, such as, say, cleaning out ferryboats?
More Dorothy Parker Quotes
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If you looked for things to make you feel hurt and wretched and unnecessary, you were certain to find them.
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Of Orson Welles: It’s like meeting God without dying.
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Money cannot buy health, but I’d settle for a diamond-studded wheelchair.
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If you wear a short enough skirt, the party will come to you.
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I hate almost all rich people, but I think I’d be darling at it.
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The only dependable law of life – everything is always worse than you thought it was going to be.
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Don’t feel bad when I die; I’ve been dead for a long time.
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Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician.
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There is entirely too much charm around, and something must be done to stop it.
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Heterosexuality is not normal, it’s just common.
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Honesty means nothing until you are tested under circumstances where you are sure you could get away with dishonesty.
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Of Orson Welles: It’s like meeting God without dying.
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Ducking for apples — change one letter and it’s the story of my life.
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I’m not a writer with a drinking problem, I’m a drinker with a writing problem.
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Quick!! Act as if nothing has happened!
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