I've always wondered why there isn't a great French novel about the German occupation. The nouveau roman authors weren't interested in telling that sort of thing.

Manuel Puig

A big diamond necklace is nouveau riche, really. People who have wealth a long time don't wear such things.

Elsa Peretti

There's a lot to be said for being nouveau riche, and the Reagans mean to say it all.

Gore Vidal

I like elegance. I like art nouveau; a stretched line or curve. These things are very much in the foreground of my work.

H. R. Giger

Thank you for making me nouveau riche.

Jerry Della Femina

Along with 'Wet Hot American Summer' and 'The Room,' 'Lebowski' belongs in the canon of nouveau cult classics.

Josh Gondelman

I've always wondered why there isn't a great French novel about the German occupation. The nouveau roman authors weren't interested in telling that sort of thing.

Manuel Puig

Art Nouveau got its inspiration from nature. The Bauhaus got its inspiration from engineering.

P. J. O'Rourke

The terrifying and edible beauty of Art Nouveau architecture.

Salvador Dali

The show I did in England catered to a broad range of people. I like that. I don't want nouveau cult status, though I know we've got that sort of audience in the states.

Tracey Ullman