Sam Levenson

1911–1980 · American humorist, teacher & TV personality

Sam Levenson was a New York schoolteacher turned humorist, author, and television personality known for warm, folksy reflections on family life. His 1973 book In One Era and Out the Other gathered his gentle wisdom, including the “beauty tips” addressed to his family. He died in 1980, more than a decade before the lines became attached to Audrey Hepburn’s name.

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“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry”

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