Ben Elliot Quotes

Ben Elliot

Profession : Businessman

Birth : August 11, 1975

I eat out three times a day most days of the year. This is no big deal to most New Yorkers, and it is not something I am necessarily proud of - it's simply the nature of my itinerant life.

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There are a lot of laws from Europe about employing people which are absolute nonsense.

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With offices in 64 cities around the world, it is sometimes a challenge to ensure that I've got my finger on the pulse with every one, everywhere. Staying in touch means early rising for calls with China and Japan, and late calls with the U.S.

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I studied politics and economics at Bristol, and people always assumed that I'd go into politics or a non-government organisation when I left. I might well do this later on. I'd love to represent a West Country seat in the House of Commons.

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Fastidious attention to detail makes the difference between an OK service and first class service.

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For me, a stay at the Uma Paro with Pilates every morning is a perfect escape.

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A lot of my work is about developing relationships with corporate partners such as Jaguar and Diageo.

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I knew Quintessentially was a success when my father, who does a lot of business in Beirut, introduced himself to somebody and they said, 'Oh, do you know Ben Elliot? I'd really like to meet him.' I remember him ringing me up, really annoyed.

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I don't believe that saying things because you feel they are what people want to hear is the right way to be in any part of your life.

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Now if I don't take exercise I feel a bit frazzled.

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Once you're involved in a business, it's part of what you do. It's the way you are.

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I have an issue with others ordering for me, and I spend far too long haranguing people that my choices are the best. I apologize for the amount of conversations I have ruined with this attitude.

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A quintessential experience is to raft the Rio Grande through the Blue Mountains, stopping off at waterfalls and having picnics of barbecued fish.

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If people don't feel they've got your attention, you're not going to succeed.

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Since childhood, I have been a cricket fanatic.

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I'm not going to complain to New Yorkers about working too hard.

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In summer, my Sundays are often taken up with cricket. I play with a bunch of other over-competitive and overenthusiastic guys who I have known for a very long time.

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When the truth does not get printed, damage is done.

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