When people speak their own language you get a much better sense of who they are.

My parents wanted me to work in a bank or as an accountant.

I'm a sucker for turquoise sea, white beaches and palm trees. I've been to the tropics every year since I could afford it. It's the perfect place to unwind. I can chill out, read, do a bit of yoga.

When I visit a country, I like to experience local food.

I love reading. I'm very much into history, novels, biographies and I have a wide range of thrillers.

I just like to take my time, have a cup of tea and read the paper. I don't like starting the day in a panic.

When it came to the stylish and graceful art of ballroom dancing, my dad was a king of the clubs, a prowling tiger and a wonderfully natural mover.