" New York, more than any city in the world, unless it be Paris,
loves to be amused, thrilled and surprised all at the same time;

 

And will accept with outstretched hand any one who can perform this astounding feat.
Do not underestimate the ability that can achieve it:

 

A scintillating wit, an arresting originality, a talent for entertaining that amounts to genius,
and gold poured literally like rain, are the least requirements"

 

-Emily Post 1919