"Those three divine attributes of a perfect woman: goodness, beauty and wealth."

“Life in clubs is no paltry sign of the times we live in. Here gentlemen gamble with others whom they would not dream of inviting to their homes.”

“I'm a living, breathing example of someone who does the same exact thing, but drugs and alcohol just aren't a part of who I am.”

“We all bring some different elements at the Games. Everything is a stepping stone for us after playing these two games. These Games are preparing us to play a 60-minutes game and preparing us for the gold-medal game.”

“The pressure people put on themselves and the rivalry between the teams is much more marked. And I think that's a good thing. As long as that rivalry remains within the spirit of competition, it con only spur everyone on.”

“I understand that the end does not justify the means. And this should be a lasting value for democracy.”

“A lot of teams made a mistake in the NBA draft.”

“The library is a place where most of the things I came to value as an adult had their beginnings.”

“Alexander McQueen's designs are all about bringing contrasts together to create startling and beautiful clothes and I hope that by marrying traditional fabrics and lacework, with a modern structure and design we have created a beautiful dress for Catherine on her wedding day.”

Source : "Sarah Burton Speaks About Her Role as Kate's Wedding Dress Designer" by Veronique Hyland, www.harpersbazaar.com. Apr 29, 2011.