Talk:Dorothy Parker

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Autochthony writes:

1 I understand the reasons for deletion of the previous version of this page.

2 I appreciate the need for verifying quotes (from Dorothy Parker or otherwise).

I have heard the following attributed to Parker:

One Martini, I'm able;

Or two at the very most.

After three I'm under the table.

After four, under my host. 01 March 2009 - 2035z 81.157.223.75 20:37, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Here's a risqué one

I've heard this attributed to Dorothy Parker on many occasions, but haven't been able to find a very reliable source. (Probably because newspapers won't print it in full.)

“

Too fucking busy. And vice versa.

”

This is allegedly a telegram she sent in reply to her editor, reminding her of a deadline, while on her honeymoon. Does anyone have a reliable source for it? Moxfyre 17:08, 27 May 2009 (UTC)