If you are trying to slip out without waking a sleeping man, zips are a nightmare. Haven't you ever tried to creep out of the room unnoticed the following morning? I've done that many times.

The older I get, the more impressed I am with women. I have yet to meet a woman who is not strong. They don't exist.

I get ideas about what's essential when packing my suitcase.

If you pay attention, everyone is a novel. The most boring person, if you sit down and really listen, is someone interesting.

The other day I went to a school in Harlem to talk to some 7th graders [12-year-olds] and I said, ‘If I have to give you some advice, the most important thing is: the sooner you become your own best friend, the better your life will be,’ 

Italy will always have the best food.

One of my fondest memories was when I was in London as a young, independent businesswoman and stayed at Claridge's. I knew I had made it. To me, Claridge's is the most glamourous hotel in the world; I regard it as my home away from home. I am honoured to become part of the hotel's legacy and rich design history.