James Ivory

James Ivory may refer to:

  • James Ivory (mathematician) (1765–1842)
  • James Ivory (director) (born 1928)

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    —William James (1842–1910)

    “To become a celebrity is to become a brand name. There is Ivory Soap, Rice Krispies, and Philip Roth. Ivory is the soap that floats; Rice Krispies the breakfast cereal that goes snap-crackle-pop; Philip Roth the Jew who masturbates with a piece of liver.”
    —Philip Roth (b. 1933)