I had a job; I was, during the war, a nurse, a 'Gray Lady.' We wore a veil and a gray dress. — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
If I go up to Harlem or down to Sixth Street, and I'm not dressed up or I'm not wearing my jewelry, then the… — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
I had a job; I was, during the war, a nurse, a 'Gray Lady.' We wore a veil and a gray dress. — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
No matter how horrid a person may appear on the surface, if you dig deeper, you will find some nice, unexpected little quality. — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around. — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
I have to go around and ask people for money, of course, quite a lot. And it's quite an art to ask people for… — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
If you love to read, if you love nature and if you have a dog, you've got it made. — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
When I was 40, I used to wonder what people thought of me. Now I wonder what I think of them. — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
'21' was the place, and you went down, and they opened the door. They had a little slit they'd look through, and then you'd… — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
I love the Park. I like to walk on the East River, too, up at Gracie Square, but Central Park is my favorite part… — Brooke Astor Copy Share Image
