I'm a very hands-on person; I don't just want to give my name to something and not be a big part of it.

I'm from a big family. I've got 10 nieces and nephews.

Music and opera are a big part of my life.

It was sort of an experiment to try to leave the violin. Can I be a real person without this thing? It was a big part of my identity.

The turnover of fashion is just so quick and so throwaway, and I think that is a big part of the problem. There is no longevity.

Time management is a big part of the director's job.