Anita Loos
Born: 01-01-1893
Anita Loos was an American screenwriter, playwright, and author, best known for her novel "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Born in 1889, she became one of Hollywood's first female screenwriters, crafting scripts for silent films and talkies alike. Loos's wit and sharp social commentary made her a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature and cinema. Her work remains influential, showcasing her pioneering spirit in a male-dominated industry.
Book summaries for books written by Anita Loos
Quotes
I want you to marry me. I want you to get a divorce!
I don't know if I can really be in love with someone who wears polyester and Saddle shoes.
I never thought diamonds were just a girl's best friend. I think they are a new lover's best friend, too.
I always say a kiss on the hand might feel very good, but a diamond bracelet lasts forever.
You would see how different men feel when they have a pretty face to look at all the time.
In fact, I think men can't have any real feeling for us because they always see us in fashionable clothes.
I like a well-groomed man crossing a room.
Don't you know that a man being rich is like a girl being pretty? You wouldn't marry a girl just because she's pretty, but my goodness, doesn't it help?
I don’t think that my writing at its best is about the details of class. I think it’s actually about the details of humans.
A girl's best friend is, in fact, her own imagination.
A girl's good taste is as important, if not more important, than her intellect.
Being dumb is the god's greatest blessing.