“Some people feel that what we’re doing makes no sense, that it’s just a waste of money. But it’s working.”

The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural.

Anyone who is secure about herself shouldn’t be threatened by the ads I do.

I won’t allow myself to have tremendous fear.

I don’t dwell on success. Maybe that’s one reason I’m successful.

I guess I don’t have a proper perspective on my fame; if I did, I don’t think I’d like it.

AIDS is an absolutely tragic disease. The argument about AIDS’ being some kind of divine retribution is crap.

I’ve been strong and determined all my life about many things I’ve wanted.

I’m crazy, and I don’t pretend to be anything else.

There’s an awareness of fashion in this country, and it’s not limited to gay people.

If you really love someone and care about him, you can survive many difficulties.

Women’s Wear Daily can do more than any other publication to establish a designer.

I don’t trust a lot of journalists.

I’m a sexual person, and that’s reflected in my clothes and my advertisements.

People in their 70s can still have incredible lives. Health is the most important thing.

We’re not doing outrageous fashion; I make sports clothes that are relatively conservative, clothes that everyone wears.

I still drink vodka; I’m not an advocate of drinking, but I’m no angel. I don’t like grass, because it just makes me hungry.

Love was a word I hadn’t understood till I felt your touch.

You feel happy when you stop beating yourself up for who you are and what you like.

Sometimes what I write on the page frightens me, so I feel free when I write, but I don’t feel safe.

Decluttering unnecessary stuff always felt rewarding.  

Minimalism makes life feel more balanced and more satisfying.

Gratitude is not a feeling but a state of mind that can be developed.⁣⁣⁣

Do not settle for someone who has zero regards for your feelings.

You have the right to disappear until you feel good again.