Benjamin William "Ben" Elliot (born 11 August 1975) is an English businessman, philanthropist, and nephew of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Read full biography of Ben Elliot →
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... →
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 -... →
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... →
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... →
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... →
I've always been fascinated by India and its color and vibrancy. I worked in Madhya Pradesh in the Kanha National Game reserve before university... →
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... →
In the same way I am addicted to puddings - the sweeter the better - I have become addicted to the daily routines my Pilates and Gyrotonic guru... →
It's not marriage that I crave. Many of my friends who have married are pretty miserable. Within a year and a half, most of them are either... →
My father instilled in me an attitude that you couldn't really enjoy yourself unless you had done something to deserve it. So, my childhood was... →
My obsession with eating out partly comes from having spent 10 long years at English boarding schools in the 1980s, where food was pretty low on the... →
When I lived in New York, I discovered these Russian & Turkish Baths in East 10th Street. Great for a platza treatment - plus, you'll run... →
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... →