Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine.

I had to pawn my clothes just to pay my rent.

Music to me is just like breathing. I have to have it. It's part of me.

What I've got to live up to, is being myself. If I do that, the rest will take care of itself.

I don't think any of us really knows why we're here. But I think we're supposed to believe we're here for a purpose.

The role of the designer is basically that of a good host, anticipating the needs of the guest.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.