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  • Prospering Paris

    Prospering Paris

    Profile: The genius of self-promotion that is Paris Hilton

     

    At a dinner party last week, my guests gasped in horror when I said that I view Paris Hilton to be a genius. Their faces turned ashen and one asked if I had lost the plot. In the ensuing discussion, several described her as the personification of vulgarity and tastelessness. Others complained that Hilton had achieved nothing with her life and one went as far as to say that this young lady was notable for nothing other than an appearance in a sex tape in 2003.

     

    Paris Whitney Hilton (1981 – )

    For the few who don’t know her, Miss Hilton is the 31-year old great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels. On her official Twitter account she describes herself as a: “Model, Actress, Singer, Brand, Business Woman, Fashion Designer, Author, Philanthropist and Empire.” That, indeed, is certainly quite a collection.

     

    Paris Hilton with her parents Richard Howard and Kathy Hilton and younger brother Conrad Hilton

    “Life is too short to blend in,” said Hilton in an interview and her philosophy is indeed one that I’d agree with. Hilton may have done some pretty tasteless and silly things over the years and her shows Paris Hilton’s My New BFF and The Simple Life were not my kind of viewing, but her brilliance is that she knows how to turn publicity into dollar returns. Now worth some $100,000,000, she’s the one who is having the last laugh.

     

    In a 2006 interview for Guardian Unlimited, Hilton aptly summed up the reason for her success:

     

    “People can’t believe how hard I work…. I love it. I think it just runs through my veins. My great-grandfather was a bellboy and had a dream to do a hotel chain, so I think I get it from him.”

     

    Conrad Nicholson Hilton, Sr. (1887 – 1979): the “Innkeeper to the World” who was also married to the actress Zsa Zsa Gabor (1936 – 1997)

    Like or loathe her, the determined Miss Hilton’s achievements are impressive and I’ll leave her the final word:

     

    “I don’t think there’s ever been anyone like me that’s lasted. And I’m going to keep lasting.”

     

    View Paris Hilton’s official website at: http://www.parishilton.com

     

    Follow Paris Hilton on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/ParisHilton

     

     

     

  • The worthy Mr Waites

    The worthy Mr Waites

    Profile: Sculptor Edward Waites

     

    Continuing my series of profiles of up and coming talent, it was a pleasure to recently meet the extremely talented Suffolk based sculptor Edward Waites.

     

    Edward "Ed" Waites

    A specialist in animal sculpture, 24-year old Waites is largely self-taught. Leopards, lions, rhinos, horses and bulls are a firm favourite as subjects and his aim is to capture and emphasise their muscles, sinew and movement.

     

    A colt by Edward Waites: edition of 9 in bronze and priced at £4,200

    Passionate about his craft, Waites, who lives near Newmarket, has already made impressive inroads into his chosen profession at such a young age. He has produced works for Lady Bamford and Ivan Massow and his sculptures can also be found in several royal collections around the world. Represented primarily by the W. H. Patterson gallery in Mayfair’s Albermarle Street, Waites also works on a commission basis.

     

    A 95mm high bronze of an elephant, part of an edition of 95 and priced at £180 that is available in both polished and patinated finishes

    Recently Waites has expanded into creating miniatures of birds, bovine animals, dogs, domestic animals, horses and wild animals. Produced as limited editions and very reasonably priced between £80 to £180, these represent an easy way to begin collecting and great value for money.

     

    A 75mm high bronze of a whippet, part of an edition of 150 and priced at £120 each

    From May 16th to 20th, Edward Waites will be exhibiting at the Animal Art Fair on the River Side Walkway on the South Bank in London. Don’t miss it.

     

    Contact Edward Waites by telephone at +44 (0) 1638 721275 or on email at [email protected]. View his website at: http://www.edwardwaites.co.uk

     

    Follow Edward Waites on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/Edward.Waites.Sculpture12

     

    Follow Edward Waites on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/EdwardWaites

     

    For more information on the Animal Art Fair, go to: http://www.animalartfair.com