I think very early on in life we all learn what we're good at and what we're not good at, and we stay where it's safe.
Sara BlakelyEverything about my journey to get Spanx off the ground entailed me having to be a salesperson - from going to the hosiery mills to get a prototype made to calling Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. I had to position myself to get five minutes in the door with buyers.
Sara BlakelyWhat I most identify with is effortless fashion, looking as if someone's not put a lot of effort into their look.
Sara Blakely