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Growing up in a business-orientated family meant that I naturally learnt the tricks of the trade.

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Anne Robinson
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: September 26
Autobiographer
Journalist
Television Presenter
Crosby
Merseyside
Anne Josephine Robinson
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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.
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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.
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The Welsh... I mean, what are they for?
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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.
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I have never, for a single moment, been aware of pressure from anyone in television about how I dress, what my shape is or how I speak. I've always written my own scripts. I've always been the first to point out that I need to be fit. I need to look good.
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My accountant regularly asks to take me to lunch. I always say I can't afford it.
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Balance sheets bore me. I suspect if figures had excited me I would have gone into the city and now be a lot wealthier.
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In 2001 Steve Staunton became the record cap holder for which country? Brazil.
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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.
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Teachers are the worst. Just shameless about kicking off their rivals.
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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.
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In her memoir, Anne Robinson recounts the wake-up call which motivated her to stop drinking. Leaving her eight-year-old daughter alone in their car while she went to buy liquor, she returned to find her daughter with tears running down her cheeks. The guilt and horror Ms. Robinson felt at this sight jolted her into sobriety.
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I am dating, but it is hard to find someone quick enough and funny enough. I am quite demanding.
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I'm not going to marry a third time. It is just not necessary.
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I like to look put together without trying too hard. I don't want to look as if God's made another rainbow - I prefer muted, autumnal colours, like most fading redheads.
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I have been asked to lend people money - I now only ever give whatever amount is comfortable without thinking it will come back, otherwise when you see that person wearing a new coat or going on holiday you think but yes, where is my money?
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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.
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I like one nice man because he gets three tickets for the cinema so we've got somewhere to put our coats. He passes the test. I've been quite surprised because I really didn't expect to be wined and dined, and it's quite nice.
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I do have a rule that very few meetings are worth more than ten minutes.
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I'd make banks more accountable. I think they should separate totally the personal banking arm with whatever else they are playing around with.
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