20 questions with leading clean technology investor Ben Goldsmith
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
My love of the natural world.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Behold the turtle. He sticks his neck out”.
20 questions with Marcus Schelbert, food and beverage duty manager of Belgraves – A Thompson Hotel
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
My friends, my family and my passion for my work, drinks and food.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Don’t talk, just do it as it could be the last day of your life”.
20 questions with businessman, restaurateur and philanthropist Derek Taylor
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Never give up on your dreams.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Do as you would be done by.
20 questions with chocolatier Amelia Rope
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Drive and determination.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Keep it simple, remain focused and go for it.
20 questions with businessman and luxury brands guru Zak Tyler
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
I’m guided simply by the love of my son.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Life is what happens whilst you are busy making other plans”.
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The Steeple Times asks television producer and host Nick Oram: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
The willingness to change and learning from my mistakes.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
North Korea – Kim Jong-un bromance with Dennis Rodman.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
Not seeing my family often enough.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
To be even happier… If that’s even possible
Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?
Overleveraging and margin calls were the undoing of the big banks. Too big to fail? … Or not (as the case turned out).
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“With all due respect”.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
I believe in offering benevolent goodwill towards the needy and suffering. I support the Children’s Miracle Network.
The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?
Can you hear me now?!?
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
My besties.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
Having a picnic on a lawn eating surf ‘n’ turf.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
Noon.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
A martini on the rocks. Slightly dirty.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
My own. They’re all with my favorite people.
Who is the most positive person you know?
My mom.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Sleeping on crisp clean cool white bed sheets.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
Superman.
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
My car. A Porsche 911 Carrera.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
I grew up on a farm. Well, almost.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
Pictures of family and friends.
Nick Oram is an American television producer and host. He is also well known as a spinning class teacher. His “rides” have helped shape the bodies of Justin Timberlake, Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Wahlberg, Alicia Keys, Kelly Ripa, Katy Perry, Nicole Kidman, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Ashley Tisdale, Paris Hilton and Carmen Electra.
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The Steeple Times asks The Palm’s barman Fillipe Ricchi: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
“Happiness and success”.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Trust yourself”.
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
Racism.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
I don’t miss anything. I’m very, very lucky.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
I’d love to open a business. I’d love to open a bar.
Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?
Banks are not very trusting.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“Don’t”.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
It’s good to support charity but too many people do it for themselves rather than for whom it will benefit.
The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?
They are very important but when I was young no one had one. Now everyone has one, it isn’t good.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
My family.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
I’d like mustard filet at a restaurant by the sea.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
11.30am.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
A Negroni.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
House parties because I am in the company of friends.
Who is the most positive person you know?
My dad.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Shopping.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
I have a tattoo and it is of a baseball and sunglasses. I have it because I played baseball for ten years and I got the tattoo to remind myself of my love for the sport.
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
An Aston Martin because it is elegant and aggressive at the same time.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
I’m romantic.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
A bottle of cognac.
Fillipe Ricchi is a barman at The Palm, 1 – 3 Pont Street, London, SW1X 9EJ. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7201 0710. Website: http://www.thepalm.com/London
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The Steeple Times asks strategist and businessman Allard Marx: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Caterine Axelsson’s daily smile.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
There is always a way. “How?” not “Why?” should be the guiding principle of our lives.
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
Is she Eric’s sister? Unchecked greedy bankers. Ignoring the irrefutable damage we are doing to world’s waters and all forms of life.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
The sunshine. I live in London.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
More people’s lives flourishing with their own efforts added. Before that, some wealth to do that with would be wonderful.
Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?
Reducing their profits expectations with some more risk-taking by providing credit to business might help everyone. In other words, replacing the ridiculously high salaries of some executives and high dividends for a few shareholders with liquidity to benefit many.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“Yes my friend” from someone I’ve just met and “You awright there?” in shops.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
Generosity of spirit wins you “Karma Kredits”. The Going Blue Foundation is a charity I co-founded with Susannah Stewart and Roberto Danovaro and is where the money I don’t have often goes.
The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?
Using them out of my earshot.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
Caterine Axelsson, Willem Marx, Alex Marx, Harry Langley, Patricia Lukas, Michael Kermer, David Robson, Nick King, Brian Smurthwaite, Luca Sprea, Michelle Cuthbert, David Draier, Diederik van Lede, Irina Kouptcha, Tracy Elner, Filippo Verrone, Marina Capello, Rosalind Milani Gallieni, Peter Kirchem, Richard Hoare, Eduard van Raay, Gisela Söderstrom, Serena Massa, Maggie Wright. Good friends all of them.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
Something tasty, spicy and filling. Kway Teow with vinegar in full view of the blue open sky.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
Whenever suits an individual as long as they keep making sense and don’t fall over.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
A cup of tea. There was a time when a vodka tonic would have taken precedence.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
Weekend parties, with large dining tables in huge kitchens. The ones I had in Byde Mill House in Wiltshire took some beating. Not because of me but because of the space that they were in and the people who came. Good plentiful food is as crucial as the wines.
Who is the most positive person you know?
There are three women I’d say are the most positive people I know. They are Carla Marx-Welter, Caterine Axelsson and Irina Kouptcha.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Dairy-free chocolate ice cream from Snowflake on Westbourne Grove made by ice cream chef Paolo.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
Heaven forbid. Can’t stand the bloody things.
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
A Delfino. Not that I have ambitions of being a car. I have ambitions of returning to that project and making it a success.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
I have no clue. I think I’m an open book. You’d have to ask someone who had just met me and then ask them again a month or two later.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
I don’t have one.
Allard Marx is a London based strategist and businessman. He is the author of The Business Brand Book (My Orange Bag) and companies in which he has founded and been involved in include:
– Delfino: http://www.delfino.co.uk
– Aethic: http://www.aethic.com
– Go Blue Too: http://www.gobluetoo.com
Follow him on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/AllardMarx
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The Steeple Times asks the duo behind the Heart of House music label, Samuel Whiting and Lucas Alexander: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Dedication to the groove and the drive to evoke and discover new feeling.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Don’t be afraid to be different, be unique and be you!
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
People calling house music “EDM”.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
Summer visits to Saas Fee, a virgin hamlet hidden in the Swiss Alps.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
Our definition of wealth deviates from that of the norm, that is – to promote and foster a positive state of mind and well-being. Wealth is health, happiness and wisdom – qualities that one does not simply barter.
Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?
Consult our Professor, Kevin McLaughlin. We wrote a paper on the banking crisis, its impact on financial institutions and the ramifications that stem from the Dodd Frank Act of 2010. Live within your means and engage in ethical business practice.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“It’s impossible”.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
Indeed, charity does begin at home. Its roots are fostered through one’s exposure to new experience and occurrences in life, which allow an individual to formulate an identity, creating a world of opportunity. From this notion, we invite you to stay connected through the links below for upcoming content and our upcoming charity concepts.
The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?
Technology and innovation are key elements that allow our culture to evolve, expand and connect. From a business perspective, the mobile era is essential and allows for businesses to operate effectively and efficiently, with the ability to establish a global network.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
DJ Danila, Denis A. and Andrey Loud alongside our amazing friends and family.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
Make reputable decisions and avoid that rabbit hole. Yet for this case, I suppose, a large portion of bœuf bourguignon prepared by Michelin Star chef and old friend chef Philippe Rispoli with a bottle of Saint-Josephs Côtes du Rhône as its complement.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
That all depends what is on the menu.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
A cup of tea.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
Heart of House events. Naturally.
Who is the most positive person you know?
An incredible guitarist, Aiden Anthony Earley.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Swedish tobacco.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
In 2008, Sam tattooed “Rude Boy” on his chest. It signifies Jamaican culture and the notion to stand up for your beliefs and those around you regardless of what others think or say.
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
A new generation Camaro. Reason being, the Camaro has always been an icon. Recently, its been redesigned to evoke it’s more classic roots. The new generation Camaro blends the old with the new, the sharpness of styling with powerful underpinnings. If you want to know which model, the ZL1 is the only way to go.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
We are launching a record label titled “Heart of House”; a music label inspired organically to evoke a unique house feeling and foster a passionate, worldwide community that is dedicated to music, culture and the arts.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
An eagle-winged Venetian mask and quartz crystals to promote harmony and positive energy.
Samuel Whiting and Lucas Alexander are the co-founders of the Boston based music label House of Sound.
Follow Heart of House online at:
– Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HeartofHouseOfficial
– Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/heart_of_house
– Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/heart_of_house
– Instagram: http://instagram.com/heartofhouse
Contact Heart of House at: [email protected]
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