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I had no confidence at school. I was not a good student and I really thought I was pretty stupid. Just dumb.
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My mother inspired me to treat others as I would want to be treated regardless of age, race or financial status.
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No one is an inventor in the fashion business. Designers recreate fashion.
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Good sportsmanship means treating others with respect. I consider myself a pretty good sport.
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I thought, if I went into business I'd be able to control my own destiny.
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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.
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I consider myself to be respectful, and I believe this is a main value for sports.
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When I am in London, I think my favourite city is London, but when I am in New York, I feel it is New York. It is very hard to choose between the two.
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Victory is about recognizing all the work that went into achieving your dream.
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I currently live in the Plaza in New York and I love it - all that history, all those interesting stories.
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Our look and image never change dramatically from one season to the next, so we need an edge.
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The possibilities are endless, so never be discouraged by a setback, no matter how big.
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I disapprove of lots of decisions made by George Bush: the war, the meddling in the affairs of other countries, the conversations with dictators; it was a dark time.
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I looked at my competitors and I thought that, "If they could do it, I could do it. And if, they are popular and doing well, I could compete with them."
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I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience.
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The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.
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I always say if I weren't a fashion designer, my other dream job is being a rock star!
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One of the most important things to me is to make things real, not have models who are perfectly groomed or clothes that are too perfect. It all has to have a twist because that's how people live.
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American style is about confidence, independence, diversity and free expression.
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If I see someone wearing Hilfiger it makes me proud, but then I wonder what I could do to make the style more relevant for them next year?
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Always stay focused. Always give and try your best.
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I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.
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I like to spend time with my family - that's the most important thing in my life.
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My rule of thumb is to strike a balance by sticking to the classics and playing with color, texture, and print to give them a modern update. On any given day, I keep it simple with jeans or chinos and a comfortable dress shirt.