People put 'study abroad' on their resume. I actually like when they don't study abroad because that means they aren't entitled.

A merchant is someone who figures out how to select, how to smell, how to identify, how to feel, how to time, how to buy, how to sell, and how to hopefully have two plus two equal six.

I love to work. I have a passion for what I do.

Creativity runs on automatic, no matter what's happening in other parts of my life. I can't help myself. It's been in me, and it evolves in me over the years. It's a condition in me.

I think the key to success is vision that adjusts on the way, but doesn’t at all falter. It’s about not compromising and following your gut to a certain degree, based on knowledge, instinct, etc. And not listening to the naysayers.... You develop strength through adversity. You have to keep moving towards your goal through huge obstacles.

Good taste shouldn't have to cost anything extra.

I consider a merchant someone who has a certain intuition and instinct, and - very important - knows how to run a business, knows the numbers.