Chicago is a sort of journalistic yellowstone park, offering haven to a last herd of fantastic bravos. — Ben Hecht
In hollywood, a starlet is the name for any woman under thirty who is not actively employed in a brothel. — Ben Hecht
People’s sex habits are as well known in hollywood as their political opinions, and much less criticized. — Ben Hecht
The rule in the art world is: you cater to the masses or you kowtow to the elite; you can’t have both. — Ben Hecht
There’s only one law you gotta follow to keep outta trouble. Do it first, do it yourself, and keep on doin’ it. — Ben Hecht