Andre Leon Talley Quotes & Sayings

“I know what it is like to be brought up with unconditional love. In my life that came from my grandmother.”

“When I was a young boy, growing up in Durham, North Carolina, the women in my family were truly passionate about their clothes; nothing was more beautiful to me than women dressing with the utmost, meticulous attention to accessories, shoes, handbags, hats, coats, dresses and gloves to attend Sunday church services.”

“When I do entertain, in the summer, which is rare, I receive my guests on the front porch, set up wicker trays found at Pottery Barn, and serve iced beverages. Anytime I do welcome friends, it's always a tray of canapes or Planters peanuts, jellied candy from Paris, and a good bottle of Sancerre.”

“The late Estee Lauder says you can never wear white shoes after Labor Day. But of course, in today's world, that does not exist.”

“One my favorite things is to go to the provinces of Russia and see the 18th century wood churches with the onion dome architecture. These humble wonders of incredible imagination of architects that were obviously not living in places like Paris or London, but they've created these amazing churches.”

“I do believe there's a heaven. I do believe that God has given me the resilience and the survival skills to withstand the chiffon trenches.”

“The most luxurious item is a beautiful bed and beautiful, simple sheets.”

“Waiting in line for something mundane is very boring. Waiting for my doctor to see me and waiting for my dentist to see me, yes, that is boring.”

“I just need green. I need to wake up and see grass and squirrels. I don't want to see skyscrapers.”

“Money isn't everything, but it is when you start thinking about putting money away for your retirement days.”