“There is a myth that those who do humanitarian work have a saviour mentality, but the relationship is reciprocal.”

Another solid run through Central Park. Admittedly, six miles turns out to be a bad idea after a full day in heels!

When I was 13 years old, my mom had me start getting facials in my hometown of Los Angeles.

I’m deeply and passionately involved in the design process. I’m a brash American, and if my name is going to be on something, I’m going to have my say.

The best job a man could have would be a chef. They’d understand the long hours I work and the drive and ambition it takes to succeed.

Definitely working on ‘Deal or No Deal’ was a learning experience, and it helped me to understand what I would rather be doing.

Fragrance is my favorite thing. So much so that if I leave the house and I don’t put any on, I’ll turn around and go back home.

I went to an all-girls’ Catholic school for, like, six years during the time when kids actually had handwriting class. I’ve always had a propensity for getting the cursive down pretty well.

When I’m traveling, I won’t miss an opportunity to try great pasta.

My God, I think about way back in the day when we were running around in Mary Janes and Doc Martens, that whole 90210-inspired look. I’m glad that’s long gone.

The holidays are a time to – not quite play it safe – but play it classic. You don’t want to be the girl in a head-to-toe sequin look, where you look like you should be an ornament on the tree.

I’ve always shopped on the sale rack, and I’ve always been the girl flipping through the hangers trying to find the best deal.

I would love to do anything from a really gritty, interesting, indie type film, to that commercial, bigger stuff.

Be kind to yourself.

I can’t stand it when men are snarky.

Throwing on a black dress with black tights, cute booties, a great coat and throw a scarf over it. I think simple accessories and, if you want to make a pop, a great red lip.

My dad is Caucasian, and my mom is African American. I’m half black and half white. Being biracial paints a blurred line that is equal parts staggering and illuminating.

The persecution of any minority is inhuman and unnatural. That belief is timeless and beyond change.

Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world’s original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different.

Global warming is not only the number one environmental challenge we face today, but one of the most important issues facing all of humanity.

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.

We are a nation of sheep, and someone else owns the grass.

He who despairs of the human condition is a coward, but he who has hope for it is a fool.

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul.

Social media has changed everything in our world. The collective humanity, as it was, has such a voice these days, and that’s never really existed before.