My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is the only way to generate good conversation. Besides, your whole house doesn't get wrecked that way.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I don't like sitting at a table that's too large, where everyone is too far apart. That's a party killer.
The dining room in my old house was truly magnificent, but by far the worst room for conversation. I'd get up from the table, a very long table, and somebody would always say, Paul, I never got to talk to you.
On one occasion I shared a bed with about seven other people, but we were all having a party overnight.
I'm very comfortable in a room with thousands of people.
Make your free men and guests sit as far as possible at tables on either side, not four here and three there.
The number of guests at dinner should not be less than the number of the Graces nor exceed that of the Muses, i.e., it should begin with three and stop at nine.
One room is always enough for one person. Two rooms is not enough for two people. That is one of the conundrums in life.
I always like to think I'm having a dinner party, and I'm the host, and the audience are my guests.
My preference is 3,000, maybe 5,000-seat venues.
I'd rather be at home with 12 people around the table.