“In 1942, he already had a reputation as a spendthrift and a playboy, misbehaving in Brazil and frittering away the budget for another unfinished film.”

“Now that I've isolated the spendthrifts, please understand that I'm not making an argument for this record's kitsch value.”

“A prize draw aimed at compulsive spendthrifts has been run by a Chilean bank.”

“Free access to additional borrowings can make life easy for those who manage their money sensibly, but prove a disaster for spendthrifts.”