“I remember in the early nineties people saying the hat was just for ol...” — Philip Treacy Quote

I remember in the early nineties people saying the hat was just for old women, but that's ridiculous.

I believe in originality, primarily. However, it's important to know what there has been before to aim in that direction. Art history informs us. It informs our mind. I like to look at books, exhibitions, paintings, as a computer, subconsciously taking on information.

I must point out - Sarah Jessica Parker is not a diva - she's one of these pop culture characters that everybody likes.

When people come and visit me and have a hat made, it's a little bit like visiting a psychiatrist, but they don't actually realize that.

I'm not having to go outside and switch the role model hat on. It's me, and it's important for me to leave that legacy to help inspire younger players because I didn't have a role model growing up.

I'm from L.A., so I'm used to seeing people in sunglasses and flip-flops. There's something so romantic about a man in a scarf and a knitted hat.

I loved Hollywood musicals and would dance around in the living room to 'Top Hat' when I was a child. I was shattered when I found out that I had no vocal range whatsoever. I couldn't even hold a note.

Michael will always, to me, be the best player ever. He changed the game. He made it global. Every player today should tip their hat to him.