" I really live my life a lot- I’m quite proud of that. But I want to make sure everyone knows we’re serious. Serious doesn’t mean stifling or religious or boring. Serious just means good and effective at what you do.” - DNR, 2001

“Underneath whatever craziness appears, if you don’t perform, you’re out”. - DNR, 2001

“I think it’s a truism that if you market young, you get all ages- whereas if you market old, you get only old” - DNR, 2004

“If you can get one success story, it’s easy to build on” - WWD, 2004

“Fathers want to dress like their sons, but sons don’t want to dress like their dads. And it’s exactly the same in advertising clothing. If you market young, you get the older customer. Baby boomers want to dress like the Next generation and so they wear young clothes, like hip-hop, surf, or casual. But they’re looking for a livelier, sophisticated look that’s not contemporary, but young, casual and less expensive.” - DNR, 4/28/2000

“Much of what the industry thinks is of such biblical importance isn’t, and it all needs to be re-thought. It’s a youth culture out there, and we need to address it. “ MR – Sept 2003

“Peter Strom taught me this: You have to come to work every day, saying:  What don’t I know? Who’s creeping up on me? What can I do better? Once you think you know everything, you’re sunk. I give myself to work. If you are in the business, is if somebody buys your clothes, or if you see someone in the street wearing your clothes, particularly if they make that person look good.” GOTHAM Oct 2004

“I get back to my farm and my wife and our dogs as much as possible. I have been married for 36 years and every day with Robin is a treat and a blessing.” MR 2011

“I continue to enjoy NYC, and think it continues to get better. I have a broader appreciation for the things that I love.  I have less tolerance for things I do not like (corporate greed, mean and last people, wasted talent). Finally, I have a greater sense of obligation than ever before to give back.” MR 2011