In the 1920s, if people had a party, they had an extraordinary theme. You know, the Sitwells would have a ‘paradox party’ where you had to come as a new paradox. But now invitations come covered in banners like a bad website. People can’t be bothered to throw a party without getting it sponsored by vodka manufacturers or ghastly luxury goods companies …. It’s so squalid and dispiriting.
Stephen Fry
from here
