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

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

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.

No one is going to understand your brand better than you.

I envy the tireless intimacy of women’s friendship, its lastingness, and its unbendable strength.

For a moment his eyes locked onto me with an intensity that left me breathless.

The people who are successful are those who are grateful for everything they have. Giving thanks for what we have always opens the door for more to come, and ungratefulness always closes the door.

Collaboration is the best way to work. It's the only way to work, really. Everyone's there because they have a set of skills to offer across the board.

People say, "How do you write songs?" I say, "Patience." I may have a track that's hot, but no words. I'll just let it sit for years, because I know they're going to meet. They'll find it.

Things are picking up...It's not going to make this thing go away... don't think you're going to find anybody deterred...There's a lot of people willing to die for the cause.

Language comes into being, like consciousness, from the basic need, from the scantiest intercourse with other human.

I've always felt that I'm a natural leader.

I'm having as much fun today as I did when I made $55 a week, because it is as much fun

Does freedom of speech give the right to offend?