Anne Robinson Quotes

Sad old blokes, I’m told, now dream of me with a whip in hand.

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.

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 adore clothes – they’re my weakest link! My mother was the same, and she taught me always to look polished.

Who should have spent their money on a brain implant?

I come from a family of traders; my grandmother and my mother were very good at making money.

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

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?

I am dating, but it is hard to find someone quick enough and funny enough. I am quite demanding.

Being rich and miserable has got to be better than poor and unhappy.

I think that in a family some are workers some are not. I certainly saw my mother work very hard and be in charge and never show any kind of fear about business deals. Her golden rule was you should never be embarrassed talking about money and asking for what you deserved. I take the same view.

My best business decision is always to have been unembarrassed about negotiating a decent deal. Not being coy or shy about money is second nature to me.

Balance sheets bore me. I suspect if figures had excited me I would have gone into the city and now be a lot wealthier.

I like one nice man because he gets three tickets for the cinema so we’ve got somewhere to put our coats. He passes the test. I’ve been quite surprised because I really didn’t expect to be wined and dined, and it’s quite nice.

My favourite designers are Alexander McQueen, YSL, Eskandar, Donna Karan and Lanvin.

I don’t despise, because no-one should live rent-free inside your head.

I do have a rule that very few meetings are worth more than ten minutes.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, whos the dumbest of you all?

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.

Property is my major investment. My accountant has put money into various long-term savings arrangements. To be honest, I am a bit vague about all that stuff.