“People are afraid because I'm candid. They're always worried I'm going...” — Steve Madden Quote

“People are afraid because I'm candid. They're always worried I'm going to get into trouble.”

“My strengths as a businessman lie in the design and sale of women's shoes, and I have never been comfortable with complicated or technical legal or business documents.”

“I am guilty of stupidity, arrogance, and greed.”

“I am very indecisive. I'm always afraid of making the wrong decision.”

“The only thing I'm afraid of is bees. I don't like bees. I'm allergic to them.”

“I've always been an animal lover. I've grown up with dogs my whole life. I think that is what helped me get the role on 'Lassie', I was comfortable around the dog, where many of the kids were afraid or intimidated by Lassie.”