Kitty Kelley Quotes

A collection of quotes by Kitty Kelley.

Kitty Kelley is an acclaimed American investigative journalist and author, renowned for her controversial biographies. She was born on April 4, 1942, in Spokane, Washington. Kelley began her career as a reporter for the Washington Post in the late 1960s and eventually transitioned into writing biographies.

Known for her extensive research and in-depth interviews, Kelley has written unauthorized biographies on numerous high-profile figures. Some of her notable works include unauthorized biographies of Frank Sinatra, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan, and Oprah Winfrey. With her meticulous investigative style, Kelley has often stirred controversy and faced criticism from some of her subjects and their supporters.

Kelley's books frequently delve into some of the most private and hidden aspects of a person's life, revealing details that many public figures would prefer to remain undisclosed. Her works have been both commercially successful and scrutinized for their accuracy and fairness.

Though Kitty Kelley's biographies have been met with mixed reactions, she remains a prominent figure in the field of investigative journalism. Despite the controversy surrounding her work, she is widely recognized for her thorough research and determination to uncover the truth behind the public personas of notable individuals.

Gay marriage has jumped out of the closet on to the front pa

Gay marriage has jumped out of the closet on to the front page. Everyone from the president of the U.S. to retired four-star general Colin Powell is embracing the issue, now supported by most Americans. Still, a few people, like former First Lady Laura Bush appear to be conflicted.

Kitty Kelley

Marriage

I admired Eugene McCarthy's courage and although I left his

I admired Eugene McCarthy's courage and although I left his Senate staff after four years to accept a job as the researcher on the editorial page of the 'Washington Post,' I remained an admirer.

Kitty Kelley

Courage

A hero is someone we can admire without apology.

A hero is someone we can admire without apology.

Kitty Kelley

Heroes/heroism

My biography of Frank Sinatra is not paean to his music but

My biography of Frank Sinatra is not paean to his music but rather an illumination of the man behind the music, who once described himself as 'an 18-karat manic-depressive who lived a life of violent emotional contradictions with an over-acute capacity for sadness as well as happiness.'

Kitty Kelley

Happiness