L'Wren Scott

I exercise five days a week at home.

Weirdly, my nickname was Lady. I didn't get Stretch, or Stilts, or Spider Legs - I got Lady. I guess I was always a bit ladylike.

I'm not an easy customer. My attention to detail could probably drive you mad. My eye still always goes toward the single flaw.

Guys understand a waistline. They understand a silhouette.

Peruvian food is so simple yet amazingly flavored with their traditional spices.

My theory is that balance is key - nothing in excess.

Luxury is a state of mind.

People often try to disguise televisions. I always think that makes it worse. It is what it is!

One should always try to do the best you possibly can. I'm not in a race to the finish line - I won't put anything out until it's completely ready. You want to keep it special and unique for the customer.

If you don't feel good in it, don't wear it. Because it'll never look good. Any hesitation in the fitting room and just walk away.

I don't like to dictate the style to the customer, I believe people give something their own trend.

It's so important your customer can rely on you for your classics.

I've never met a woman who thinks they've got a good enough figure - however perfect they look - which is sad, because no one else can see these perceived flaws; they're entirely internal.

You can celebrate the female form in comfort. We left corsets behind in the dark ages, so why bring them back now?

I didn't particularly like being objectified.

I had to learn to sew when I was growing up, because nothing else fitted me.

I take a multivitamin, vitamin D, and omega-3 oils every day, and if I'm stressed or run- down, I bulk up on vitamin C and zinc.

There's lots of things you pull out lipstick for.

I have a very big family and a lot of friends, and buying presents is one of my favorite things to do.

Women of every age and size really just want to look sexy, while retaining their power and dignity.

Every season I try to top myself, and push it a little further.

I'm always working. I work wherever I am.

In the future, I'd like to make jewelry and sell it under my own name. But right now, I've got enough on my plate!

The biggest part of my fashion choices is how comfortable it is.

I believe in stopping work and eating lunch.

I don't really measure success by anything other than if I am happy. That is success to me. Am I happy waking up every morning? And despite the challenges of running my own business, do I look forward to going to work? Absolutely.