My company is an extension of me, so when I designed my stores I wanted people to feel that they were in my home.

I never go out during the day without sunglasses.

My biggest challenge every day is to be a great mother and a great businesswoman.

I am always interested in designing things that have a great price point attached to it.

If it doesn’t scare you, you’re probably not dreaming big enough.

We need to get women to the point where they aren't apologizing. Its time to take ownership in our success.

I think women want to look beautiful. I think that's an important thing. It is relevant.

One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.

I think when I was on the corporate ladder, it was very difficult to maintain the hours. It's a little easier when you have you're an entrepreneur.

Entrepreneurs have a great ability to create change, be flexible, build companies and cultivate the kind of work environment in which they want to work.

Never underestimate the impact of a small act.

Poetry: three mismatched shoes at the entrance of a dark alley.

Strange satisfaction of organizing pencil crayons and sharpening them (the way I used to enjoy sharpening wax crayons as a kid

You can't fault me for ensuring it's in working order... what if I hadn't used it and from this use it had fallen off?

Visualize success, but don't believe your eyes.

It is easier for me to have faith in the Bible than to have faith in D.L. Moody, for Moody has failed me lots of times.

Passion is momentary; love is enduring.

There's never one "ding-dong" moment.You never know for sure if you're doing the right thing. Things don't end all at once.

Surgery has trained me better than anything else to connect with people.

A lot of the times when I've auditioned for parts in America, the answer is, 'Sorry, we need a bigger name.'

Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him say something good or keep quiet.