I tend to live in the past because most of my life is there. Herb Caen lifelivepast Change image and share on social
Cockroaches and socialites are the only things that can stay up all night and eat anything. Herb Caen cockroacheatnight Change image and share on social
Just two days in Manhattan and you find yourself looking for a place to wash your handkerchief after you wipe your forehead and it comes away black. Is there a dirtier or more fascinating city anywhere in the land? The answer to both parts of the question has to be positively negative. Herb Caen answerblackcity share on social
I have a memory like an elephant. I remember every elephant I've ever met. Herb Caen elephanthavemeet Change image and share on social
I hope I go to Heaven, and when I do, I'm going to do what every San Franciscan does when he gets there. He looks around and says, 'It ain't bad, but it ain't San Francisco.' Herb Caen badfranciscanfrancisco Change image and share on social
The trouble with born-again Christians is that they are an even bigger pain the second time around. Herb Caen bearbigchristian Change image and share on social
New Yorkers are stuck in a gloomy mucilage of mutual commiseration. Herb Caen commiserationgloomymucilage Change image and share on social
Old San Francisco - the one so many nostalgics yearn for - had buildings that related well to each other. Herb Caen buildingfrancisconostalgics Change image and share on social
When a place advertises itself as 'World Famous,' you may be sure it isn't. Herb Caen advertisefamousplace Change image and share on social
