Ben Elliot Quotes - Page 2

English - Businessman Born: August 11, 1975

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.

Challenge World Late Sometimes

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

Work Relationships About Partners

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.

Success Father Business Me

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

People You Succeed Feel

I don't set out to be connected. My business has allowed me to meet lots of interesting people, some of whom have become friends; but you can't force it. This terrible word - 'networking' - I really hate.

Business Hate Me Friends

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

Business You Way Once

When you think about the word 'quintessentially', it's about trying to get to the very essence of something.

You Think Trying Something

I'm a creature of habit and tend to favour small, traditional English businesses.

Small Habit English Traditional

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

Feel Exercise Now Take

In my heart and soul, I am a West Country man, and ideally, my weekends are spent there.

Heart I Am Man Soul

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.

Time Summer Cricket Long

I mainly read histories and biographies, but I'm also a big fan of Graham Swift and Thomas Hardy.

Big Big Fan Fan Read

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.

Love Politics People Economics

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