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 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.

Trying too hard to follow every trend. You want to look fashionable and put-together, not like you hit every sale rack this season.

Our look and image never change dramatically from one season to the next, so we need an edge.

I saw my future. I pictured it, but didn't quite know how to get there. But I knew that I should never give up.

I think preppy stands for optimism, confidence, energy and authenticity.

I've never tried to do couture, because it's a whole different beast.