“Remember that a little learning can be a pleasant thing. Italy gives much, in beauty, gaiety, diversity of arts and landscapes, good humor and energy—willingly, without having to be coaxed or courted. Paradoxically, she requires (as do other countries, probably… — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
Go slow. If you have the time for eight countries, take five. If you're rushed to take five, take three. — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
The New York waiter ... knows more than you do about everything. He disapproves of your taste in food and clothing, your gauche manners,… — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
Here I stand, hobbled in a sack of doom, determined to tear out of it, knowing that I will. — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
“Not the most beautiful, or artistic, or intellectual of cities in Italy, Ascoli Piceno is certainly one of the most easy going and affable,… — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
A final reminder. Whenever you are in Paris at twilight in the early summer, return to the Seine and watch the evening sky close… — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
“Remember that a little learning can be a pleasant thing. Italy gives much, in beauty, gaiety, diversity of arts and landscapes, good humor and… — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
I was taken by William Burroughs’ presence and intelligence from the first time I was introduced to him, by Lester Bangs in 1975. He… — Kate Simon Copy Share Image
