I had no confidence at school. I was not a good student and I really thought I was pretty stupid. Just dumb.

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 like to spend time with my family - that's the most important thing in my life.

I'm a designer of more than clothes. I am a designer of a very creative concept.

I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to build some kind of lifestyle brand that was preppy and cool.

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