Carson Kressley

Sometimes the truth feels good.

...you don't have to be perfect to be pretty

I think ultimately I make people happy: Whether I'm doing the stage show, giving somebody a makeover, or designing clothing, the end goal is to make people smile.

I hoped I could make people smile and laugh and have a good time.

My method of helping someone is saying, 'Wow, you look amazing. Let me help you look even better.' I think tearing someone down is an awful thing to do. It has a lasting impression on people.

Whether you're gay or straight, with a physical disability, your skin's a different color, it's absurd in this age to not be aware and be concerned of the inequity in rights.

It's really important to share the idea that being different might feel like a problem at the time, but ultimately diversity is a strength.