Pick your holy grail grooming product.
Something boring: dental floss. It’s nigh-on impossible to find biodegradable floss, though, so if I was ever to go into the beauty business, I’d know what to launch. I’d like to star in the adverts, getting popcorn out of my teeth.
What’s on your bedside table?
Eight books, of which I’ve read 20 per cent each.
If you could raid anyone’s wardrobe, whose would it be?
Gianni Agnelli, the grandson of the man who created Fiat. He was suave, and known for wearing his ties askew.
Gianni Agnelli.
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Your most-worn item?
I have multiple pairs of the same tinted Cutler & Gross frames.
Cutler And Gross Aviator Sunglasses
The last film that made you cry?
I don’t cry, but I do have a therapist.
Do you have a signature dish?
Pomodoro pasta for my kids.
Where is the best view in the world?
The view of Rabbit Island off the coast of West Cork. Wild, ancient and rugged, it’s a place my wife introduced me to years ago.
What did your school reports say about you?
“Don’t be such a prick”.
Do you have a signature scent?
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette
Name a cause you wish people would talk about more.
Ocean trawling. It destroys entire marine habitats and takes every single creature in its wake.
Have you found the secret to enjoying life?
Always remember that you’re going to be dead pretty soon.
Which single piece of art made the biggest impression on you?
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor.
One sure-fire way to kick-start your day?
A triple espresso.
If you could live in one hotel for the rest of your life, which would it be?
Il Pellicano in Tuscany. It’s full of old-world glamour.