The first thing I notice about a man are his shoes. Then I look at his watch.

Venice never quite seems real, but rather an ornate film set suspended on the water.

I don't want to be too 'classic' because it's not in the DNA of Gucci. You need to be a little bit provocative.

When I joined Gucci in 2002, I immediately wanted to make a research trip into the archives because I'd heard about how incredible they were, but I never had the opportunity to visit them.

I don't like to treat a piece of clothing like an object of art because I don't consider myself an artist. I'm a designer.

My biggest satisfaction is always when I make something beautiful and well-done that I can see on a real man or woman - not only in the glossy magazines.

I am comfortable giving people direction. If something is not good enough, my job is to find a way to help them learn from their mistake, and understand that next time I expect better.

I think the '70s are always inspiring to me. I was born then, so I have a lot of memories about how my parents were and what kinds of movies I was watching.

If we give girls and women the chance to change their lives, they can change the world.

The idea of 'ferie,' or summer break, is a long tradition of which all Italians, including myself, participate. It's a time to relax, reflect and recharge.

All the drawings and sketches and clothes of Yves Saint Laurent in the '70s were so colorful, so bright.

You have the power to motivate and inspire. Let your enthusiasm shine through

Faith is divine. Apostles (in many cases) are the devil

Have the courage to take your own thoughts seriously, for they will shape you.

The nationalism I seek is one that decolonizes the brown and female body as it decolonizes the brown and female earth

I have advocated postal reform for many years. The parliament said it was an absurd argument. The people have said it was the right thing.

The basketball skills I have, I've got because I work hard. When you work hard, I think you don't have to be afraid of anything.

Boy, you better check that tone. (Wulf) Yeah, yeah, ya scare me. I’m even wetting my pants while in your terrifying, gut-wrenching presence. See me shiver and quiver? Ooo, ahhh, ooo. (Chris)

Once you step out of your comfort zone your life begins.

Me howling blasts drive devious, tempest-tossed, / Sails ripped, seams opening wide, and compass lost.

I ask that all Americans demonstrate in their personal and public lives... the high ethical standards that are essential to good character and to the continued success of our Nation.