I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman. – Shakira
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My mum was very conscious about fashion and my dad was born into the tailoring tradition, so fashion has always been my life, although now, really, I wear the same thing – just in different weights – light and heavy cashmere in winter and cotton in summer. – Domenico Dolce
My father was so good-natured and had such a happy disposition. Ive always confused him with Jimmy Stewart. So, think Jimmy Stewart. Thats my dad. – Jane Pauley
I learned why out riding alone is an oxymoron: An equestrian is never alone, is always sensing the other being, the mysterious but also understandable living being that is the horse. – Jane Smiley
People sometimes tell me that they prefer barbarism to civilization. I doubt if they have given it a long enough trial. Like the people of Alexandria, they are bored by civilization; but all the evidence suggests that the boredom of barbarism is infinitely greater. – Kenneth Clark
