I've learned so many things and a lot of things I've learned the hard way. I look at failure as education in that respect I'm very well educated.

Keep integrity and your work ethics intact. So what if that means working a little harder; an honorable character is your best calling card, and that's something anyone can have!

I'm a curious person. I like to ask questions.

It's never been done doesn't mean it can't be done.

Modeling was another job like some of the other ones I had. Working as a cashier, I delivered newspapers, I worked in a retirement home feeding elderly people. . . so I never stopped and thought about, boy, I'm a successful model.

The only thing Martha and I have in common is that we both used to model. Martha Stewart is extremely talented. Her designs are picture perfect. Our philosophy is life is messy, and rather than being afraid of those messes we design products that work the way we live.

I have to say I've made many mistakes, and been humbled many, many times. But you know what? It's never too late to learn.