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

I'm always looking over my shoulder, needing to stay ahead of the game.

The first thing you see when you walk into a store is color.

Ann Taylor - great name, great real estate, shitty business. Gap -great name, great real estate, declining business. J.Crew - Hellooo? Great name, better fashion image than the Gap.

America's companies are built to destroy creativity.

I spot detail quickly.

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