The Steeple Times asks artist Leonard Johansson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Inspiration, creativity and free will.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Show, don´t tell.
The Steeple Times asks fashion creative, writer and television host Nik Thakkar: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
I fear there isn’t time to accomplish the things I must.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
I am my past all played at once. Be present in every action, it dictates the man you become.
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 interpreter and businesswoman Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Faith, hope and love.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
Rudeness, unkindness and bad manners.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
Having my mum live close by. She lives in South America.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
Knowing that my family and friends will always be healthy and safe.
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?
We’re all guilty of adding to the crisis in the world at the moment because of our actions.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“Whateva”.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
People should support charities that they believe in.
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?
A necessary evil.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
My daughters, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, David Bowie, Ramses III, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Lord Byron.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
A Bolivian dish eaten on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
Anytime as long as the drink doesn’t consume you.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
Any of them depending on how bad your day has been.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
My parents parties in the 1970s. They were fab, wild and full of hippies.
Who is the most positive person you know?
My mother.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Chocolates and lots of them.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
A dove.
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
My BMW. It’s fast, reliable and safe. In fact, it’s just like me.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
I’m a 007 fan. I love everything about James Bond.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
Flowers, photos of my daughters and a lovely Tiffany clock that my friend gave me.
Alexandra Naylor is an interpreter and businesswoman.
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The Steeple Times asks property venture capitalist Faisal Butt: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
My inner voice. It somehow knows where I’m heading and is leading the way.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer” – This one simple motto has been responsible for unlocking most of my successes.
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
Not exploiting the opportunities around you and not taking control of your destiny.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
Definitely my family. And the sunny weather in California I’ve given up to be in London.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
Good health, if I was losing it.
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?
People (and companies and institutions) must live within their means.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“It’s not possible” or “I can’t”.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
I prefer to help others through guiding and mentoring than through more traditional forms of charity. The sharing of wisdom has longevity and transformational power.
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?
Use two at a time to multitask.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
A selection of inspirational entrepreneurs. Steve Jobs would definitely be in the carriage.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
It would be In-N-Out burger (only available in California, sorry) and I’d want to be overlooking Malibu beach.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
On the day I complete a deal for a new venture, anytime is ok. But generally, weekday or daytime drinking goes against the spirit of who I am.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
A martini.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
I enjoy hosting, so my own.
Who is the most positive person you know?
Me. I tend to think anything is possible – if you open up your mind and think creatively, you can find a way to get what you what.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
A square of dark chocolate every evening.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
An arrow in the bull’s eye of an archery target
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
I’d be a spaceship instead. I tend to move at a faster pace than everyone else around me.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
I do, from time to time, stop working and relax.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
A family photo from a beach holiday, my wife’s to-do list, and a card made by my daughter.
Faisal Butt is the co-founder of Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate. His companies include 90 North Real Estate Partners, Accouter Design, Prime London Holdings, The London Management Company and Ivy Gate.
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The Steeple Times asks businesswoman Trish Moore: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Faith.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Get even.
The Steeple Times asks actor and producer Arfi Lamba: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
I listen to my gut.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“This too shall pass”.
The Steeple Times asks Matthew Gilpin, the creator of Gilpin’s Gin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Creativity: The only thing that endures.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Stay jolly. However bad things get being grumpy is rarely the answer.
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
Most TV celebrities from my childhood. Allegedly…
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
The rites of passage of youth – which get fewer as you get older. And my father – if he were alive today we’d be having a lot of fun.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
A long and happy life with my wife Kristina, although some wealth would be nice as well.
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 aren’t real, money isn’t real. We are all living on the back of a giant cosmic turtle standing on the back of another turtle, and it’s turtles all the way down.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“No offence mate, but…”
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
Yes, it does begin at home but don’t kid yourself… I like to support smaller charities that make a real local difference such as the Ibiza Preservation Fund, Friends of the Lake District, the South of England Agricultural Society and Oriel College.
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?
I suspect the use of explosives is best left to the military. Never take a phone into a meeting.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
Great friends old and new and some people from the bar and restaurant trade – these guys know how to party.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
An extensive tasting menu at El Bulli. They would have to rebuild and reopen especially which might take a while to arrange. Oh well…
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
Midnight.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
A very dry Gibson made with Gilpin’s Gin with a glass of extra onions on the side.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
My old friend Alexander Hope. Something to do with getting great people, great wines and great food all in one room and lighting the fuse… I gave him a small laser projector for his birthday so things are going to get even better…
Who is the most positive person you know?
Jonny Jeffery of the “jonnydoesdinner” blog radiates positivity and is an amazing cook and host.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Buying second-hand laboratory equipment from eBay. Don’t tell my wife about the centrifuge in the basement.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
St. Sebastian. Bring it on!
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
A 1969 Aston Martin DBS Vantage. If they could bottle that smell I’d buy it.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
I once won five “Gold Runs” on Blockbusters. Bob Holness was very funny by the way. Arguably my greatest achievement to date.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
Mostly wedding invitations.
Matthew Gilpin is the creator of Gilpin’s Gin, a gin distilled in London using water from the Holy Well Spring at Cartmel in Cumbria. He is a graduate of Oxford University and has also worked as a barrister and a specialist in securities and investment funds.
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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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An heir of the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte, this investment banker is based in New York and works for Morgan Stanley. He succeeded his grandfather Louis, Prince Napoléon as Head of the Imperial House of France in 1997 due to a dynastic dispute due to his father “embracing republican principles” and remarrying “without his father’s permission”. In an interview, he stated: “I am a man of my time, as is everyone, but also with certain duties that I’ve decided to take up and certainly no extra rights. I am witness to my family’s past and of its role in history, but I am resolute to face the future. The Bonapartes have always been modern men and even avant-gardistes”.