I don't think generally speaking, there are a lot of innovators and inventors. Many of the designers take what exists already and update it or make it relevant for today. But true inventors have never been seen before. Bill Gates is a real inventor. I don't think fashion designers invent anything new. They innovate new ways to make fashion.

I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.

I had eight brothers and sisters. Every Christmas my younger brother Bobby would wake up extra early and open everybody's presents - everybody's - so by the time the rest of us got up, all the gifts were shredded, ribbons off, torn open and thrown aside.

I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience.

Good sportsmanship means treating others with respect. I consider myself a pretty good sport.

I thought, if I went into business I'd be able to control my own destiny.

The preppy lifestyle has gone global. We feel that our business has grown so well because preppy travels so well. It's all-American classic.