I was a hot-dog stand lady, I was an orphan housemother, I was a waitress 3 or 4 times. All of those jobs did not have good bosses. They basically told you what to do, when to do and when to hop. And I just didn't like that very much.

I think of my business and investments as extension of my family.

I got along with people very well at every job I had, people liked me and I liked them and I loved being on my feet.

Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.

The power of publicity is more important than advertising.

Figure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your "not to do" list. Post the list where you'll see it.

Sex appeal is in the workplace every day of the week. I'm not saying that's the only calling card, but it's a whole crayon box.