Drama is very important in life: You have to come on with a bang. You never want to go out with a whimper. - Julia Child

I discovered that when one follows the artist's eye one sees unexpected treasures in so many seemingly ordinary scenes.

The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time

The service was deft and understated, and the food was spectacular. It was expensive, but, as Paul said, “you are so hypnotized by everything there that you feel grateful as you pay the bill.