Quote

Believe me, I've done my time travelling the world in cramped conditions and carrying my own luggage. Now my leisure is summers in the south of France or the Hamptons, walking in Connemara, and year-round shopping in Manhattan and Paris.

Anne Robinson

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Anne Robinson
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: September 26
Autobiographer
Journalist
Television Presenter
Crosby
Merseyside
Anne Josephine Robinson
Time
Summer
Manhattan
World
South
Carrying
Walking
Shopping
Conditions
Leisure
Hamptons
Year
Paris
Cramped
Done
Round
Summers
Believe
Rounds
Luggage
Years
France
Travelling

More quotes by Anne Robinson

Image
I think that in a family some are workers some are not. I certainly saw my mother work very hard and be in charge and never show any kind of fear about business deals. Her golden rule was you should never be embarrassed talking about money and asking for what you deserved. I take the same view.
Anne Robinson
Image
When I was about 17, I had a row with my mother and left home for six months, renting a flat and working as a waitress for a while. I learnt you could double your earnings if you gave good, cheerful service. It taught me that in any job you can improve your lot.
Anne Robinson
Image
I've always taken risks and bought property well. As journalism wasn't particularly well paid, buying homes and selling them for profit improved my income.
Anne Robinson
Image
Sad old blokes, I'm told, now dream of me with a whip in hand.
Anne Robinson
Image
The Welsh... I mean, what are they for?
Anne Robinson
Image
Property is my major investment. My accountant has put money into various long-term savings arrangements. To be honest, I am a bit vague about all that stuff.
Anne Robinson
Image
I never wanted to run a production company. I didn't want to convert my life into running a business.... so I always resisted it and kept things simple.
Anne Robinson
Image
I adore clothes - they're my weakest link! My mother was the same, and she taught me always to look polished.
Anne Robinson
Image
We mothers of grown-up daughters tend to view them with a mixture of love, exasperation, irritation and awe.
Anne Robinson
Image
I come from a family of traders my grandmother and my mother were very good at making money.
Anne Robinson
Image
In an ideal world, I'd be able to do my shows in my pajamas. Luckily I've got one of the best stylists in the business, Rebecca Allen - she knows what looks good on camera and gives it a sexy kick.
Anne Robinson
Image
Every couple needs glue to stay together. Like all marriages, I suspect, if you're busy you don't see it coming until you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube. It's a bit like going broke. It happens slowly and then very quickly.
Anne Robinson
Image
Every mother and daughter should make time for a trip together. It's good for the soul.
Anne Robinson
Image
My best business decision is always to have been unembarrassed about negotiating a decent deal. Not being coy or shy about money is second nature to me.
Anne Robinson
Image
I eventually got a job with a television company, started to see how exciting journalism could be as a career, and decided that was what I wanted to do.
Anne Robinson
Image
I don't despise, because no-one should live rent-free inside your head.
Anne Robinson
Image
I've had a lot of dates, but I don't think there's been anyone that special or important.
Anne Robinson
Image
I do think your attitude towards money is an inherent part of your character.
Anne Robinson
Image
I'd make banks more accountable. I think they should separate totally the personal banking arm with whatever else they are playing around with.
Anne Robinson
Image
I do have a rule that very few meetings are worth more than ten minutes.
Anne Robinson