I owe much to mother. She had an expert's understanding, but also approached art emotionally.

The conventional notions of art have changed, and a lot of things done today are considered works of art that would have been rejected in the past.

Philanthropy is involved with basic innovations that transform society, not simply maintaining the status quo or filling basic social needs that were formerly the province of the public sector.

The attacks on the World Trade Center and the current economic recession, which is particularly powerful in New York City, have put a number of building plans on hold for the time being.

As a youngster, I lived in Philly for 12 years, and I would go up to New York to do shows and make money - it was the dream to maybe be able to survive there and live there.

A lot of people got a lot of money around Kansas City, Missouri. If we didn't, KC Trends would be out of business.

What does it mean when people applaud? Should I give 'em money? Say thank you? Lift my dress? The lack of applause - that I can respond to.

Growing up low income and poor, I didn't have the best relationship with money.