Acting was fun for a while. I loved every minute of the really good things I did but probably wasn't as good as I should have been. Anouska Hempel actfungood Change image and share on social
Good people can get you out of a thousand problems with charm and kindness. Anouska Hempel charmgoodkindness Change image and share on social
If I set off to do something, why not do it properly? Otherwise, what's the point? Anouska Hempel pointproperlyset Change image and share on social
It is not me who is to be noticed. It is my work. Anouska Hempel noticework Change image and share on social
Sure, I'm hyperactive. I make my staff a bit hyper, too, but motivating someone else is what gives me a buzz. Anouska Hempel bitebuzzhyper Change image and share on social
Unless a design is infused with a personality - and by that, I mean mine or someone else who really understands what design is all about - it will never, ever have any mystery. Anouska Hempel designinfusemine Change image and share on social
I think if you have an eye and the ability and the confidence as a designer, you can turn your hand to anything. Anouska Hempel abilityconfidencedesigner Change image and share on social
The building I most admire is the Doges Palace in Venice, both by day and by night. Looking at it from the lagoon, it resembles a floating kilim carpet. I love all the bridges which connect houses, people, gardens and palaces. I also love moats to isolate yourself. A ha-ha for secrecy, as in every English country garden. Anouska Hempel admirebridgebuild share on social
I always like to read something romantic about the place I'm visiting. Anouska Hempel placereadromantic Change image and share on social
I love to get on the road, but I also think arriving is such a thrill. Turning up at the train station in Mumbai, for example, to see people hanging off all the wonderful old carriages. It's extraordinary - everyone sitting with their chickens on their laps, moving forward but not going anywhere fast. Anouska Hempel arrivecarriagechicken share on social