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I like being behind the scene.

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

My father, Buddy Robinson, was superchic - a dandy. He always wore dinner jackets at night and espadrilles in the summer, but with his own flair. He was even well dressed when riding a tractor or listening to a ball game on the radio.

When I started my company, many people said I shouldn't launch it as a retail concept because it was too big a risk. They told me to launch as a wholesaler to test the waters - because that was the traditional way.

I love blue in all its shades and textures. I wear navy like others wear black, and I love the blue in flowers - cornflowers, delphiniums.

My biggest challenge every day is to be a great mother and a great businesswoman.

I drive an Escalade.

There's no such thing as an overnight success.

If I had to read only one author, it would be Gabriel Garcia Marquez because I love the mystical, magical quality of his writing.

Growing up, I wanted to be Chris Evert.

When I design a garment or a piece of accessory, the first question I ask myself is, 'Would I wear it?'

My company is an extension of me, so when I designed my stores I wanted people to feel that they were in my home.

When I think about fashion I think women will never lose that appetite for fashion.

I'm very forgiving so I forgive most things, really.

One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.

I have always believed in 'less is more' in everything I do, from work to my personal life.

I am not much of a cook.

I love red licorice, but any bright candy - tangy taffy, Fruit Roll-Ups - does the trick.

I've learned time management, organization and I have priorities.

I never go out during the day without sunglasses.

Women have to embrace ambition if they want to. I had a lot of trouble taking compliments in the beginning, and it's really important for women to embrace their title.