PartyLines- photographs by Patrick McMullan

Why are the covers of French Vogue a little more daring than the covers of American Vogue? “We're a small country with a lot of freedom. Everything we think is nice, we can do. It's not like America. It's still a small audience.”
— Carine Roitfeld

—Christy Turlington

Are you guys going to watch the Super Bowl? “I don't think so. But I do want to see Paula Abdul.” —Greg K. of MisShapes

—Liya Kabede

We're looking back at 1968 for our 40th-anniversary issue. Where did you hang out then? “Down in the Village, at the Bitter End. I was a jazz guy, and I would sneak into these jazz clubs when I was 17 or 18 to see Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker.” —Barry Manilow

—Erin Wasson

Are you going to wear pajamas to the Oscars? “It's just as easy to wear what I'm wearing right now. In my twenties, I used to get real formal, put on a blue suit and tie, and paint. Go figure, who knows why.” —Julian Schnabel

—Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

On Guide to Style, you had to explain to Tim Gunn that some women like to have a big butt. “He understands now. At first I had to say to him, ‛Are you sure you're gay?’” — Veronica Webb

—Charlotte Ronson

Who do you think should lead the Knicks? “I go all the way back to Bill Riley. Who's the Belichick of basketball? That's the question. ” —Lou Reed

—Jennifer Esposito

Will someone cook when you watch the Super Bowl? “My husband might. He made tacos last night. He kept bragging about how good they were, and I was like, ‛If they were so good, make them again.’” —Tinsley Mortimer

—Molly Sims

—Kate Marer

—Natasha Richardson

—Edward Burns

Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl? “My friend Steve Tisch owns the Giants, so I guess I'm rooting for them. ” —Lisa Rinne

—Lauren Bush and David Lauren

Obama has magic. Does Hillary? “Uh, not so much … I'd like to take her and squeeze her and shake her a little bit.” —Cheyenne Jackson

—Roberto Cavalli

When will American Vogue put André J. on the cover? “I hope that will happen, but I don't think so. She's some gutsy lady, Carine.” —Nina Garcia

—Marc Jacobs