Lane Kiffin Quotes

Smartness, a good appearance, courtesy, delicacy are not yet norms, are not yet an integral part of the approach of workers in the state apparatus, of their approach either to work or to dealing with the public.

I don't want to worry about maintaining an air of decorum that's not natural to me.

Nothing is more unbecoming to a teacher of the Word than flippancy. He must be serious and should not act like a clown.

Let them cant about decorum, Who have characters to lose!

My mother had all these maxims - like, classy girls never chew gum, never read comic books, never get their ears pierced, never get their hair dyed.

I've met the Queen a couple of times, and she's been delightful. In fact, I often find myself thinking: 'What would the Queen do in this situation? Write a thank-you note? Yes, I'll do that.' She's all about courtesy.

A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.

It wouldn't be right for me to clown around when I'm painting a president.

I'm very much a gentleman in what I do.

He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist.

My mother's rules had to do with feminine deportment, so I never played hard enough to break a toy or muddy my dress. My father's rules had to do with never shaming the family by even a hint of scandal, and not providing business rivals with an opportunity to kidnap me or throw acid in my face.

A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too much.

I come from a profession which has suffered greatly because of the lack of civility. Lawyers treat each other poorly and it has come home to haunt them. The public will not tolerate a lack of civility.

Simplicity is a great element of good breeding.

The more elegance the less virtue in all times and countries.

Claire McCaskill acted more ladylike during her previous campaign.

I get that you are both in those awful teen years, but you’re a part of the First Family, try showing a little class …. Rise to the occasion. Act like being in the White House matters to you. Dress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar.

It is impossible to be taken seriously in shorts. No one has ever cared about anything said by a man in shorts.

I'm big on what's in good taste.

Hair and make-up always helps. I did always try to be well-groomed, professional at all times. Take your job seriously - but not yourself.

I've been taking lessons in Damehood from Judi Dench. Being a Dame is useful in restaurants, hotels, and restaurants, Judi says, but you have to get someone else to do the booking.

I really think the more talent people have, the more polite they are: Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness always arrived on time and were impeccably behaved. It's only the gutter snipes who leave their lipstick on the studio floor - and that's just the men.

Being a 'Lady' used to be something to which all young women aspired.

I have been known for my courtesy on and off the bench.

I tend to deal with things in a very serious manner.