Find the ideal in something not ideal.

Texture and pattern should function as a surprise.

Never put sofas against wall.

Everything is really about lighting.

A la Rothschild, a style I define as many good things used irreverently.

Appearance is everything. I find that a view is secondary. Even in those apartments on the East River, it's dull, looking out at those little boats.

Cooking is like decorating - it never bores me.

I don't like bare floors.

Having people be impressed with a house is not a compliment. You don't want them to say, 'What a place!' You want them to sit down and enjoy it.

I'll accept commissions from anyone who isn't frightened by my proposals.

The way to success is not a straight line segment. It's a dotted line with little packs of failure filling the potholes of broken edges inbetween.

...your memory is a warm stone hidden in my hand I'm always turning over...

Now don’t go thinking nice things about me. You’ll only be disappointed.

The best don’t stick around when you treat them poorly, only the desperate do.

If the goddess—and that would be me, by the way—is displeased, you’ll get bats in your hair and mice in your boots.

For me, not knowing your theme until your finished is like using a scalpel to turn a kangaroo into Miss Universe – there will be a lot of deep cuts, and there’s a high chance it won’t work.

Bercelak’s kin kept themselves busy by sharpening weapons, reading, talking, or setting things on fire with small bursts of flame.

Be fanatics. When it comes to being and doing and dreaming the best, be maniacs.

I think exercising and eating fairly clean does wonders for your skin.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.