Having people be impressed with a house is not a compliment. You don't want them to say, 'What a place!' You want them to sit down and enjoy it.

A la Rothschild, a style I define as many good things used irreverently.

Appearance is everything. I find that a view is secondary. Even in those apartments on the East River, it's dull, looking out at those little boats.

Everything is really about lighting.

I'll accept commissions from anyone who isn't frightened by my proposals.

Cooking is like decorating - it never bores me.

I don't like bare floors.