Tommy Hilfiger

We had incense and rock'n'roll posters, and we sold records and rolling papers. People could just, like, hang out. We had a cool vibe going.

I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to build some kind of lifestyle brand that was preppy and cool.

You want to look fashionable and put-together, not like you hit every sale rack this season.

I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.

My mother inspired me to treat others as I would want to be treated regardless of age, race or financial status.

Algebra looked like Chinese characters to me, and I could never get into reading Shakespeare. I just did not get it.

The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.