What is the idea of perfect happiness? Love of family

What is your greatest fear? The dark

What historical figure do you most identify with? Elizabeth Arden

Which living person do you most admire? Kate Middleton

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Always rushing.

What is the trait you deplore in others? Not telling the truth.

What is your greatest extravagance? Fabulous cars

What is your favorite journey? Italian vacation

What do you consider the most overrated Virtue? Justice

On what occasion do you lie?  I do not.

What do you dislike most about your appearance? My hips

Which living person do you despise? No one.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Awesome

What is your greatest regret? Not going to college

What or who is the greatest love of your life? My husband of 55 years.

When and where were you the happiest? The birth of my two daughters.

What talent would you most like to have? Playing the piano

What is your current state of mind?  Happy

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Always worrying about being on time.

If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? Spending more time together.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?  Helping people

If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? Talk show host.

If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? An actress

What is your most treasured possession? My family

What do you regard as the lowest dept of misery?  Depression

Where would you like to live?  Right here in Boston

What is your favorite occupation?  Entertainer

What is your most marked characteristic?  Always wearing white

What is the quality you like most in a man? Being attentive

What is the quality you like most in a woman? A sense of Humor

What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty

Who are your favorite writers? I love all autobiographies

Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Robert Parker

Who are your heroes in real life? The men and women in the Armed Forces

What are your favorite names? Dimitri, Milan & Alec

What is it that you most dislike? Cheating

How would you like to die? In my sleep

What is your motto? Live every day as if it is your last.

Which era of fashion history do you personally romanticize the most?  The 20's

Which three fashion icons, past or present, would you most want to meet? Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy

Who do you think has made the greatest contribution to the art fashion in the past 10 years? Alexander Mc Queen

Where did you first experience the power of fashion? After making my first garment and every one wanting it.

What is your current go-to fashion accessory?  Earrings

How many pairs of shoes do you own? 150

Which contemporary designer do you believe will stand the test of time?  Vera Wang

Which fashion designer do you believe most influences your personal style? Bob Mackie

How do you weigh in on fashion versus style?  Fashion is Exciting. Style is Creative

What trend do you regret having followed? Some platform shoes.