I really like Calvin Klein for his classic simplicity. I also think Prabal Gurung designs some great pieces that work well for me. My mom has such great style she's my biggest influence.

I've had to adapt my wardrobe to my various roles both at the office as a mom and for television. When I shop for the season I look for pieces that will suit every facet of my daily life not just one single occasion.

My mom used to have a lot of European cinema playing in the house so I'd catch bits and pieces of films.

Marriage is like a game of chess except the board is flowing water the pieces are made of smoke and no move you make will have any effect on the outcome.

The role of leadership is to transform the complex situation into small pieces and prioritize them.

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces I would still plant my apple tree.

While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor he was also very serious about composing music. In reality there are only a handful of skilled players who can play his most complex pieces. It takes a lot of patience to learn and requires a fantastic memory.

Clothes are my drug. I love Camden market - I have so many vintage pieces from there it's unbelievable. Clothes are really important to me they give me that feeling of happiness. I love being a bit free with it all and not giving myself rules.

Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen as by little advantages that occur every day.

Books are funny little portable pieces of thought.