I could design an $800 shoe line it's easy. You use the best materials and you can make beautiful shoes. It's easier than making great shoes for $90.

I've been making shoes my whole life.

I'm a New York story.

Growing is an important part of the business, but more important than that is to get better.

I am guilty of stupidity, arrogance, and greed.

My strengths as a businessman lie in the design and sale of women's shoes, and I have never been comfortable with complicated or technical legal or business documents.

People are afraid because I'm candid. They're always worried I'm going to get into trouble.