I looked at my competitors and I thought that, "If they could do it, I could do it. And if, they are popular and doing well, I could compete with them."

The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.

American style is about confidence, independence, diversity and free expression.

Good sportsmanship goes beyond the game; it starts with respect.

The possibilities are endless, so never be discouraged by a setback, no matter how big.

I think preppy stands for optimism, confidence, energy and authenticity.

I always say if I weren't a fashion designer, my other dream job is being a rock star!

My passion for music has always inspired my designs.

I saw my future. I pictured it, but didn't quite know how to get there. But I knew that I should never give up.

New York Fashion Week comes only twice a year, make it count

I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience.

-I have to admit that ever since I started to rip-up the lawns of rich people I have felt a lot calmer!

God made thee good as thou art beautiful.

I think 'Breaking Bad' is brilliant. Good drama in the U.S. is also so funny and blurs the line between light and dark.

Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence.

I started conducting lessons and I realized that this is actually something I like doing.

Power tends to isolate those who hold too much of it. Eventually, they lose touch with reality ... and fall.

I think it's the responsibility of a designer to try to break rules and barriers.

Who is moving in the distance? It is the clock's pendulum, Hired by the god of death To measure life.

White privilege is the other side of racism.

I live my life based on 2 principles. One, I live as if today was my last day on earth. Two, I live today as if I am going to live forever.