Publicity doesn't really get me anything. Clients are not going to hire me for a $100 million building because I have a brand. They really want the product.

I have this 'Alice in Wonderland' idea in my head that a garden should be a place of wonderment.

The Peninsula - it's a combination of great service and good design.

My parents spent a lot of money so I wouldn't sound like I came from Queens. I went to speech class.

Life is a tragedy full of joy.

The ups and downs of being a young creative are very real no matter where you are in terms of success, so I think having the courage to be consistent in what you believe in is super admirable.

Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.

The thing that helped me come to terms with performing was an anxiety, a desperation for acceptance. There was never enough positive motivation in my life.