“Kampa Park in Prague is one of the best in Europe. Poached fish on the sunny terrace overlooking Charles Bridge.”

“France because of the food, weather and smell of the lovely old towns.”

“Prague - there's a good mix of freedom, passion and integrity.”

“Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. I'm generally not big on grand accommodation, but few places are more beautiful at sunset and I have some of my best memories are from times spent there.”

“ Acne . These guys are commercial directors turned clothes designers. Very creative, and they are Scandinavian.”

“Neil Diamond - frilly red open-chested shirts and tightly fitted white flares. The dude oozes style.”

“Thom Sweeney.”

“Marc Jacobs.”

“ Das Kapital - Karl Marx. He was right on economics and history.”