I never liked sleeping; I always think I am missing something.

I cannot live without art: it excites me, it challenges me, and it leads me to the next thing.

I’ve reached a certain age where I love to work. I could just live here [at the studio].

I don't love reading so much, but I love book shopping.

People don't really go to museums in Rio. I shouldn't say it's not sophisticated, but, you know, they go to the beach.

I hate to sound esoteric, but there is something about a house that leads you to that one chair, that one corner, where you just sit and feel comfortable.

You can't compare us, but I do think that Calvin Klein influenced his way of working. Calvin created this whole aesthetic with imagery - the whole sex thing. I can see that Calvin influence on his work. What Calvin has created is untouchable. My legacy, whatever it is I'm doing here, is miniscule compared to what he has done. It's just like an update deal.