Graydon Carter’s Varied Interests and Influence

Graydon Carter’s Varied Interests and Influence
An insult coined long ago by Mr. Carter’s 1980s magazine, Spy, which called Mr. Trump a “short-fingered vulgarian.” Here’s a look at the images, journalism and parties
that defined Mr. Carter’s years as a celebrity editor.
... He’s somebody who’s been incredibly successful, for so long, who simply decided,
‘I want to go on a new adventure while I still have walking ability.’”
“What he’s going to want to do next, I don’t know.
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
Graydon Carter’s 25-year tenure at Vanity Fair, which he announced on Thursday would come to
a close in December, established him as a ringmaster of Hollywood and Manhattan society.
He’s smart, he’s entrepreneurial, pretty much everything he’s tackled he’s been successful at.”
was able to express his feelings, he would look back with tremendous pride on what Graydon has accomplished.
He’s living proof that term limits are a bad idea.”
“Condé Nast wouldn’t be the same company had we not hired him 25 years ago.”
“This morning, I told him he should be secretary of state, since we do not have one.