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Andre Leon Talley

American Editor

Born: Oct 16, 1949

Black Fashion Love Me People You

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Beauty is health. Health is beauty. Andre Leon Talley

Health Beauty

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. Andre Leon Talley

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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. Andre Leon Talley

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I only watch MSNBC for the news. Andre Leon Talley

News Only Watch

Why spend money on movies when you can spend it on gas? Or dry cleaning? Or groceries? Andre Leon Talley

You Cleaning Money Spend Dry Movies Groceries Why Gas

Valentino made my day suit for the wedding of Paloma Picasso in Paris. Andre Leon Talley

Day Made Valentino Wedding Paris Picasso Suit

Look at 'American Idol,' which I don't look at. Those winners haven't become household names except for Jennifer Hudson, and she was a reject. You can't aim to be a household name. You just have to be successful. Andre Leon Talley

In my day you didn't speak until spoken to. Andre Leon Talley

Day You Speak Spoken Until

I think it's important that models be healthy. Andre Leon Talley

Important Healthy Think Models

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. Andre Leon Talley

There are no more Elizabeth Taylors. You could be fascinated by her, she lived so many lives, she lived far, she loved the jewels; she had gaudy taste but she had extraordinary talent. Andre Leon Talley

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There is room in today's world for men to wear dresses. Andre Leon Talley

Today World Men Wear Dresses Room

Fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez was a major part of my early career. Andre Leon Talley

Fashion Part Major Major Part Illustrator Early Career

The most luxurious item is a beautiful bed and beautiful, simple sheets. Andre Leon Talley

Beautiful Simple Luxurious Most Sheets Bed Item

I only take risks in couture, but I don't take risks in athleticism. Andre Leon Talley

Risks Only Take Couture

If you're going to be a model, what's going to get you the job on a go-see and makes you stand out, it might not be your lipstick or your portfolio or what you're wearing, it might come from your core being. Andre Leon Talley

You Job Out Wearing Come Makes Model Get Lipstick Going Being Might Stand Your Portfolio Core

Mrs. Obama has a hug - a sincere and friendly embrace - that has become familiar to countless supporters from coast to coast. And when she talks to you, she focuses all her calm attention on your face. Andre Leon Talley

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Like Hillary Clinton before her, Mrs. Obama has always been a working woman. She is a lawyer turned hospital administrator turned political right hand. It is a unique resume. Andre Leon Talley

I went to Brown to be a French professor, and I didn't know what I was doing except that I loved French. When I got to Paris and I could speak French, I know how much it helped me to establish relationships with Karl Lagerfeld, with the late Yves St. Laurent. French, it just helps you if you're in fashion. The French people started style. Andre Leon Talley

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