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" People will say candy is recession-proof, and we're definitely seeing nostalgic candies coming about, and people want that sugar rush and that nostalgic happiness, like their childhood times. "

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" So much of what we decide to carry in our stores is based on what we hear through the Dylan's Candy Bar Facebook Page and Twitter feeds. "

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" My favorite genre is definitely romantic comedy. I love 'When Harry Met Sally.' "

" If you're running a race, and you're looking at the lane to your right or your left, you're gonna trip instead of... focusing forward. "

" If people try to cut sugar out completely, they often splurge later. That isn't a good idea. "

" It's inspiring to watch people love my dad and want to work with him. I feel that same investment in making sure people are happy. "

" I always feel better when my hair looks good. "

" My parents screened 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' for my 6th birthday, and I became fascinated by the idea of living in a candy land with chocolate rivers and lollipop trees. "

" I received most of my business education around the dinner table. Whether I listened to my father or brothers, or we had business people as dinner guests, I learned from everyone. "

" I shop for candy instead of clothes! "

" Pinterest has been helpful to my business. Making inspiration boards is really key to developing products. When I was getting married, I literally cut out tear sheets and put my own boards together. Had I known about Pinterest, I would have been able to do it so much more easily. "

" I have many friends who had kids solo, who adopted, who used surrogates - no one was judging them - it's a new world! "

" If I wasn't doing candy, I'd want to create the best rescue animal-shelter organization. Otherwise, the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson were so much a part of my childhood, and Janet and I have become friends. So my second dream job would be backup singer for Janet Jackson! "

" I did have a 1977 Barbie, but I was more into stuffed animals than dolls. "

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" Regarding managing people, I am lucky to be surrounded by good, smart friends, some of whom own their own companies or have worked in ones and can lend experience. "

" 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. "

" My passion is really candy, but I know that I can use art and fashion as inspiration. "

" I love all the gift guides that the magazines put out, whether it's 'InStyle' doing Mother's Day gifts or color guides, or the 'O' magazine Christmas guide. "

" Cut a balance: eat well and then have your sugar fix. Everything in moderation. "

" My mom is a painter and photographer and my grandfather was an artist, so I've always been surrounded by creative people. "

" If these rich women from 5th Avenue spend a fortune on cashmere sweaters, they will come to my store to buy gummy bears. "

" I collect candy packaging from around the world and believe it has the value of Pop Art. "

" Believe in yourself, listen to your gut, and do what you love. "

" Every two months, I allow myself a splurge day where I eat thick, doughy pizza from Pizzeria Uno or an ice cream sundae from my store with birthday-cake ice cream, Marshmallow Fluff, and toppings mixed in. "

" I like to live a healthy life. "

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" I dye my eyelashes on occasion so I don't have to wear mascara. I find that mascara weighs on my eyes, making me sleepy, and it is a pain to take off. "

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" I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain. "

" I am very athletic and like to play tennis, run, hike, and work out with my trainer. I also enjoy traveling, and given that it's a part of my job, I get to do it a lot. "

" Anytime you can promote young artists and designers is a cool thing. "

" I write for 'Self' magazine sometimes. "

" My husband is the cook at our house. I can make dessert and salad, but I stay away from meals. He makes amazing omelets, fish, and grilled vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. "