Every woman needs one man in her life who is strong and responsible. Given this security, she can proceed to do what she really wants to do-fall in love with men who are weak and irresponsible.

Needham was influenced by the work of H. Toronto: Macmillan of Canada. The garden of Needham.

L. His own bon mots such as "Every woman needs one man in her life who is strong and responsible. Needham also coined Mop and Pail and Grope and Flail as unflattering nicknames for his employer both of which are still in use today.