The notion that a contemporary woman must look mannish in order to be taken seriously as a seeker of power is frankly dismaying. This is America, not Saudi Arabia.

Everyone should be sacked at least once in their career because perfection doesn't exist. It's important to have setbacks, because that is the reality of life.

I don't really follow market research. In the end, I respond to my own instincts.

People respond well to those that are sure of what they want.

Gisele Bundchen is a bit of a jock. 1 of my fave shoots is her playing football

You can’t really worry too much…about what the competition is doing or what other people in your field are doing. It has to be a true vision.

I want 'Vogue' to be pacy, sharp, and sexy - I'm not interested in the super-rich or infinitely leisured. I want our readers to be energetic executive women, with money of their own and a wide range of interests. There is a new kind of woman out there. She's interested in business and money.