Quotes by Theo Paphitis

I cringe when I watch myself on camera. I'm not articulate, and I'm dyslexic, but somehow it works.

What I've achieved with Boux Avenue is what I always wanted to achieve with La Senza.

Immigration has been good for this country; I know the value of it - hopefully I've given something back.

People in emerging markets want to do business with the U.K. I don't see why the U.K. should be penalised for this.

I'm a very considerate spender. I'm a shopper, and I do spend money, but I think about it first.

Save money; never rely on other people to lend you money. We call it having 'walking the streets' money - money in your back pocket or bank account that belongs to you.

It's very difficult for an entrepreneur to let go. It's very hard to sell a successful business. People sometimes hold on until the business has no value at all.

My whole business philosophy is based on a risk-reward ratio. But it's got to stack up. If it doesn't, don't do it. You might as well go to a casino.

I am a great believer that the risk should reflect the reward.

It's called common sense, but it's not common. Most people don't have it.