Avoiding the appearance of queenly behavior is politically wise. But it does American culture no favors if a first lady tries so hard to be average that she winds up looking common.

I like some of the oversized silhouettes. It's a nice change and exudes ease. Also like the upmarket street wear. It's fashion that reaches people where they live but looks polished.

I am a thorn in the side of designers.

Clothes are incredibly symbolic.

I hate yoga pants anywhere but the gym.

Sometimes those who bloom too early fade fast. Michael Kors struggled for years - and endured bankruptcy - before he became all rich and famous and fabulous.

Because what the fashion industry loves, it woos - then swallows whole.

How much of fashion is fueled by insecurity - for better or worse?

I'm not a vintage/thrift shop girl. I don't have the patience.

I get enough fashion news in my professional life. I like interiors during my downtime.

We measure everything by ourselves with almost a necessary conceit.

I do not want to be like a small animal bitten by a snake, going stiff with that poison. I want to bite back.

I live a normal life.

Only when a tree has fallen can you take the measure of it. It is the same with a man.

We fell in love last night. He's the coolest guy.

But he is tired. He puts the pistol to his head again. He says, “I never asked to be born in the first place.

[The] whirlwind fife-and-drum of the storm bends the salt marsh grass, disturbs stars in the sky and the star on the steeple; it is a privilege to see so much confusion.

There are many people for whom 'thinking' necessarily means identifying with existing trends.

Are we even now? Or do you want to rape my body as much as you’ve raped my soul? (Acheron)

I don't make movies with the idea that people are going to walk out of them feeling comfortable or better about themselves or more secure in their own biases or opinions.