Belgian chocolate is my weakness. I like over 72 percent cacao, which shows you how much of a dark chocolate snob I am.

I was born in Iran, which has a predominantly Muslim population, and I have relatives who are devout Muslims, so I know what it means to be judged based on your appearance and what you're wearing. But your ethnicity and your clothing do not define who you are.

It's bizarre to be given an award for being empathetic and kind, which is what we all should be.

Clothes are a big part of a free society, I think, and what you wear is so indicative of the political climate you're living in.

I feel really connected to antiquity for some reason.

For me personally, I'm an activist, so I see a lot of turmoil and heartache in the world and tragedy.