70 Quotes by Anne Robinson

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.

I’ve had a lot of dates, but I don’t think there’s been anyone that special or important.

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.

I don’t like the anonymity of the banking process – people now don’t have a bank manager they ever meet.

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.

I saw George Bush at a benefit concert actually waving at Stevie Wonder. Someone had to tell him, ‘He can’t see you.’

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.

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.

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?