Monsier Saint Laurent was pathologically shy, and he made the Saint Laurent woman in his own image. Like her, I am shy. And to protect myself, I adopted something of an androgynous look, just as his women did.

Fashion is very tough, and we shouldn't forget that before designers were money-makers, they were artists.

I do go very fast. I think if I don't go fast it's going to be boring. That's what photographers need to do.

In fashion, it’s always better to be an interesting person than a beautiful one. Character is much more fascinating than pure good looks.

Today there is too much retouching, and I don't like it, except on me.

Let the others have beauty. I've got the charisma.

I don't say "oh, I'm a grandmother; I can't wear this anymore." Everything I can't wear I've already given to my daughter.