Manolo Blahnik

“I do and re-do things that I used to do in a flash, because I want to be more perfectionist about these things. Maybe it sounds pompous and pretentious, but that's the way I feel.”

“What is fashion? It's discipline. Discipline and a credo to do only the best, down to the smallest detail.”

“I don't know why my shoes are so popular - I am always surprised and mystified by it.”

“I couldn't care less about business.”

“My shoes are special shoes for discerning feet.”

“If I was a woman, I would be dressed in the same thing for a month and just change my hat and gloves. Maybe my shoes too; yes, I see what you mean but, really, it's jewels that change an outfit.”

“I think I am one of the smallest surviving brands.”

“The gimmicky thing I'm not very keen on.”

“I was possessed by London.”

“My whole life has been a huge mistake, but what a divine mistake - doing something that I adore.”

“Men tell me that I've saved their marriages. It costs them a fortune in shoes, but it's cheaper than a divorce. So I'm still useful, you see.”

“Everything is global now. It's not London, it's not Spain, it's not Italy - everything is everywhere. So you have to be everywhere, I guess.”

“Papa died when he was 77.”

“I'm OK: I don't need money.”