My favourite saying is "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder'. There is so much beauty around us! And human contact is one of the most beautiful things in the world, how we can reach each other if we are respectful and open to something new. I like to learn something new every day, big and small, how to make a cake or who painted this painting, how to say 'thank you' in a foreign language or what was in fashion 200 years ago. I love reading and cinema, small art galleries and cafes, travelling and gardening. I'm a collector of postcards, books on art and perfume.