My theme for philanthropy is the same approach I used with technology: to find a need and fill it.

Success isn't about the end result; it's about what you learn along the way.

Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.

A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.

Take people's advice and guidance in the beginning, but always follow your instincts first

You have to risk failure to succeed. The important thing is not to make one single mistake that will jeopardize the future.

When I design a wedding dress with a bustle, it has to be one the bride can dance in. I love the idea that something is practical and still looks great.

I was stigmatized by being a bridal designer for a long time. I am amazed I have been able to move beyond it. I had really all but given up trying, but I did it because it was my lifelong dream.

Don't be afraid to take time to learn. It's good to work for other people. I worked for others for 20 years. They paid me to learn.

Knowledge is the beginning of practice; doing is the completion of knowing.

I want people to see the dress, but focus on the woman.

Truth without love, isn't.

Lightning can best be seen in the dark...Bright persons do best in bad circumstances

I have great respect for the semicolon it is a mighty handy little fellow.

I love a glass of champagne. It can make even the most average Monday seem like a Saturday night. I always say there's happiness in every bubble!

I don't want to force my politics on my readers.

If we no longer judge the content of people's actions, but merely their form, then we are entering dangerous times indeed.

I was the perfect candidate. America had their chance with the perfect candidate.

The obligation to earn one's bread presumes the right to do so. A society that denies this right cannot be justified, nor can it attain social peace.

The dead should be judged like criminals, impartially, but they should be allowed the benefit of the doubt.

You put your hand on Corinne's back like this again and I'm breaking your fingers.