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.

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.

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

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

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

You're not defeated when you lose a battle.You are defeated when you give up the struggle

There is no medicine or other intervention that appears to be nearly as effective as exercise in maintaining or even bumping up a person's cognitive abilities.

It shows a mediocre architect at the top of his game [on the Beetham Tower in Manchester]

Families are struggling to put bread on the table, send their kids to college and take care of their basic needs. America needs a political revolution.

Mental pleasures never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are increased by reputation, approved by reflection, and strengthened by enjoyment.

I've been in crime for a long time and I know that the actual move isn't the actual crime: the crime continues [afterwards].

I run with heart and determination, and that's what you can't measure-heart.

Doing an accent removes you from yourself and reminds you, every instant, that you're playing a part.

The bigotry question goes both ways. There's a lot more anti-Christian bigotry today than there is concerning the other side. None of it gets covered by the news media.

Follow those who follow something bigger than themselves - an idea, a belief, a vision, a cause. Run away from those who say we need to follow them.