Howard Hughes:

I haven't got time for a wife. I'm too busy. And when I do have time, I'd rather spend it with a woman who doesn't talk so much.

— Howard Hughes Contemporary

Billionaire, extreme OCD recluse

Reported conversation about his personal life

1930s

Verification

Unverifiable

Found in 1 providers: grok

Cross Reference

1 source

"I like to work, I like to be busy, and I've got a lot of things to do."

"I've never been interested in women for their own sake. I've always been interested in what they can do for me."

"I don't like to talk about myself. I like to do things."

"I'm not a genius. I'm just a guy who's willing to work hard."

"I am my own man, and I'll go where I please and do what I please."