I wake up at about the same time every day. I sleep well and wake without an alarm clock.

My muse changes all the time because I think every designer is a bit of a muse for themselves in a way - they just don't want to say it.

My main influence is - it's music. It lifts the spirit. I am always listening to music. And sometimes what inspires me is a little sound or some small arrangement. I really do listen to music continuously all day long - very loud, so people can't stand to be around me anymore.

I don't think about making sexy clothes. It's just my instinct to make them.

Giving up my heels was harder than giving up the drugs.

For so long Versace couture was identified with celebrities and music, which I love. But at the same time it could overwhelm the clothes.

I know who the Versace woman is because I wear the clothes myself.