What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being at our beach house with my family in the Bahamas.
Which historical figure do you most identify with? Queen Elizabeth II—small but mighty, and deeply caring.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Being anxious about the small stuff.
On what occasion do you lie? “Is that handbag new?”
What do you consider your greatest achievement? Of course my three boys—but also launching a new makeup company at 63.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Business school.
Which living person do you most admire? My husband, who always seems to have everything in control and is so consistent.
What is your greatest fear? Safety of loved ones.
What is the trait you most deplore in others? Untruths/lies.
When and where were you happiest? At each of my sons’ weddings.
What do you dislike most about your appearance? My neck.
What is your favorite journey? Jones Road.
What is your greatest extravagance? Vacations.
What is your greatest regret? I don’t have any.
Which word or phrase do you most overuse? “That’s so cool.”
What or who is the greatest love of your life? My husband, three sons, and granddaughter.
Which talent would you most like to have? I’d love to be a great dancer.
What is your current state of mind? Overwhelmed but grateful.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I’d like to be more chill.
Who is your favorite hero of fiction? A taxi driver named Marceau who is a character in a children’s book written by my dad, Joe Brown. Marceau uses and teaches imagination to save the world.
If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? They’d all live closer.
What is your most treasured possession? My photographs.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Knowingly hurting others and having no remorse.
Where would you like to live? Right where I live now, but I’ve always wanted to get a London flat.
What is your favorite occupation? Entrepreneur.
What is your most marked characteristic? Naivete.
What do you most value in your friends? Loyalty and liking to dance.
Who are your favorite writers? Truman Capote and Linda Wells.
Who are your heroes in real life? My parents, sister, and Aunt Alice.
What are your favorite names? Dylan, Dakota, Duke.
How would you like to die? I don’t want to—but in my sleep, in a robe, at 120.
What is your motto? I am me.
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