Reed was well known for his acerbic wit (asked if his party might nominate him for president, he noted, "They could do worse, and they probably will"). His size, standing at over 6 feet in height and weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg), was also a distinguishing factor. Reed was a member of the social circle that included intellectuals and politicians Henry Cabot Lodge, Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Adams, and John Hay. Upon his retirement from public life, he also counted Mark Twain among his personal friends.
Reed was well known for his acerbic wit (asked if his party might nominate him for president he noted "They could do worse and they probably will") His size standing at over 6 feet in height and weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg) was also a distinguishing factor Reed was a member of the social circle that included intellectuals and politicians Henry Cabot Lodge Theodore Roosevelt Henry Adams and John Hay Upon his retirement from public life he also counted Mark Twain among his personal friends