I'm not a great consumer. I always ask myself, 'Do I really need that piece?' I have friends who have 300 pairs of shoes; how would you leave the house in the morning?

I love my kitchen. For Manhattan, I have a rather decent-size kitchen, and it has an opening that gives out to the dining room, which has a window with a view of the city and in the distance the Statue of Liberty.

French women don't have too many clothes - a few good pieces that last for a while and are classic and timeless.

Just as established products and brands need updating to stay alive and vibrant, you periodically need to refresh or reinvent yourself.

Since the pleasure of most foods is in the first few bites, eat one thing on your plate at a time, at least at the start of the meal when you can concentrate and enjoy the full flavors.

French women don't eat Wonder Bread.

One does not laugh because one is happy; one is happy because one laughs.