We chose to use a surrogate as the way we wanted to start our family, particularly as I was traveling across the globe on a stressful schedule to get stores open.

Know what the person you're dating — or even if it's a family member — what they like. There's nothing more annoying than getting something you absolutely don't like. And I think there's nothing more special than getting something that's personal.

On really hot days, I try to motivate friends and family to come into the pool for an aqua jogging session which I teach. Aqua jogging is a great way to avoid the impact of regular walking or jogging on land. This is especially beneficial for those who have joint pain or who are healing from an injury.

People who are chronically tardy never understand the many ways in which they screw up the schedules of people who are punctual and 'normal'...

I like having a lot of sunlight because it helps me wake up. And I don't get depressed in winter.

When I started Dylan's Candy Bar in 2001, I wanted it to be a place that merged my love of pop culture, fashion, art and music with candy. Since then, we have been fortunate to pioneer artistic partnerships with many legends.