I have a couple of thousand books in my personal library. Choosing a favorite is next to impossible. But I do love the written word.

My role as the chair of the fashion department at Parsons put me face to face with all the big designers, retailers, and editors. Since I was moving in these new circles regularly, I realized I needed to do something about my own personal style. It was really Diane von Furstenberg who gave me the nudge.

I guess the most famous person I was so extremely exhilarated by being with - and actually sat next to her at a luncheon at the White House - was Mrs. Obama.

I'm honest about expressing my opinions. At the same time, I'm diplomatic in how I do critique things if I have a negative response.

I will say that the high road can get so high that you can get a nose bleed, in which case you have to get off the high road.

Make it work

I haven't had a date in 26 years.