“What is more important, the reality or the perception? I am perceived ...” — Oleg Cassini Quote

“What is more important, the reality or the perception? I am perceived to be an important designer. It's enough for me.”

“I am neither the handsomest nor the richest nor the most powerful, but I've had the greatest women in the world.”

“The first lady must be a leader. She must not be a follower.”

“I'm not an interior designer - I'm a normal working mum who wants her house to look good and doesn't need a man to do it for her.”

“If I'm DJing a show, I will normally wear the designer I'm DJing for; if I'm DJing a party, I will most likely be wearing very high heels.”

“I have been an art director, a book designer, a book-jacket designer and an interior designer.”