I've been in situations where I've said to young people: "You're so personable, you're so articulate, you're clearly so bright, you're so good-looking - feel better about yourself!" But if at the core if you don't, all those words mean nothing. Absolutely nothing.

If you don't have experience sewing, start with that, because that will inform what you are able to design.

I believe in letting karma do its thing. What comes around goes around.

I've never said I'm a fashion designer.

I do things like hem a pair of pants, I do my own tailoring but I wouldn't attempt a jacket.

I learned quickly that if the student’s perception is that you’re not listening to them, and not understanding them, they discredit you.

I'm not sure what the moral is here...I really just wanted to tell that story.