It’s always interesting to hear the opinion of the beautiful, rich, and famous.  Below are some thought provoking quotes from such celebrities and personalities including Donald Trump, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Michael Kors. They candidly give their advice and dispositions towards special events. 

What do you look for when you go to a party?

-David Copperfield:  “To relax and kickback and have a good time, unless it’s an industry thing.  I’m looking for some downtime with friends.”

-Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York:  “Space to sit without disco music in your ears so you can speak.”

-Lara Flynn Boyle: “I never look; I just listen for laughter.”

-Michael Kors:  “To laugh, gossip, and meet someone who is intriguing.”

-Donald Trump:  “A great time, and above all, great people.”

-Aerin Lauder:  “To see good friends.” 

What is your best party tip?

-Diane Von Furstenberg:  “Mixing people, make sure the people will have the opportunity of meeting people they don’t know.  Make sure you have a good time.  If as the host you have a good time…it is a great party.”

-Lara Flynn Boyle:  “Beluga and five men to every woman.”

-David Copperfield:  “Invite everyone you really hate.  Everyone you really love.  Then slip out and watch who gets along with whom.  It’s a good way to figure out if your taste in people is askew or on the money.”

-Michael Kors:  “Beautiful people are more important than a beautiful room.”

-Donald Trump:   “Have lots of beautiful women and great music.  My biggest party complaint is boring people who don’t know when it’s time to go home.”

-Russell Simmons: “Lots of social activists, supermodels, and Kid Capri as the deejay.” 

-Joan Rivers:  “The party should have a ‘purpose’-be given in some honor or some event.  This really changes the atmosphere.”

-Melissa Rivers: “Relax and have a good time.”

-Aerin Lauder: “Invite good friends.”

-Hugh Jackman: “Give guests a shot of alcohol as they enter the door.”

What’s your favorite party drink?

-David Copperfield: “Sambuca. Or, depending on my mood, Evian.  Straight up, thank you.”

-Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York: “Pink Champagne.”

-Lara Flynn Boyle:  “Shirley Temple with a splash of Red Bull.”

-Michael Kors:  “Vodka.” 

-Donald Trump:  “I don’t drink alcohol.  My signature drink is a Diet Pepsi or a Coke.”

-Aerin Lauder:  “Sangria.”

What is your favorite party food?

-David Copperfield:  “Chicken Satay, Beef Satay, or anything satay.  Love that peanut sauce.”

-Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York:  “Total variety of different types of food.  Chinese, Italian, cold buffet.”

-Michael Kors:  “Miniature burgers, grilled cheese, and loads of caviar.”

-Aerin Lauder:  “Fried zucchini no one ever say no to it.”

-Hugh Jackman:  “A Moroccan feast…sitting on cushions on the floor surrounded by candles.”

 
What’s your biggest party complaint?

-David Copperfield:  “Smokers…At a party it’s hard to get away from the smoke.  I hate the smell of it and I hate leaving a party smelling like it and having my clothes smell like they were used to mop down the bar at Lotus.” 

-Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York:  “Waiting in line for coats, food, lavatories…waiting in line for anything.”

-Lara Flynn Boyle:  “Ground that is unkind to stilettos…”

-Michael Kors:  “V.I.P. rooms that are filled with non-V.I.P.s.”

-Donald Trump:  “Boring people who don’t know when it’s time to go home.”

-Aerin Lauder:   “Too many people.”

 

By: Michael Bassolino