“The theory in great families was 'why work if you don't have to.' Bein...” — Jacqueline de Ribes Quote

“The theory in great families was 'why work if you don't have to.' Being a public figure was reserved for movie stars.”

“My childhood lacked affection and ambience.”

“I was very sensitive. I liked everything that touched fantasy and beauty. I dreamed of being a ballerina, but Mother said I was too big, too long.”

“I love thinking of movie stars who could play the characters in the books I write.”

“Movie stars are now less remote, less fantasized.”

“I have friends who are movie stars, and I think it's just as hard a job as being a working actor. But it's a different job, and it's not the one I want.”