“ As a small kid, I had this huge desire to be thought of as really clever. Lenny Abrahamson Film Director
“ Proportions are what makes the old Greek temples classic in their beauty. They are like huge blocks, from which the air has been literally hewn out between the columns. Arne Jacobsen Architect
“ One of the main reasons I am so drawn to Hitchcock is that he planned his shots way in advance on story-boards, which he designed like classic paintings (he was an art connoisseur). It's why he found shooting on set boring - because he had already composed the film in his head. Camille Paglia Teacher
“ I was the classic middle child in some ways, the one who could have been a priest in an alternate universe. Chiwetel Ejiofor Actor
“ If I'm feeling down in the dumps, or like I need a pop of colour, I'll put on MAC's Lipstick in Lady Danger. I discovered red lipstick when I did the Oscar season: Chanel sent me one and I realised how classic and glamorous it can be. Chloe Sevigny Film Actress
“ The old 7 Series, the E38, was an elegant car, an evolution of the classic BMW look. But it wasn't penetrating the luxury market as we desired. It just didn't have the presence to be noticed. Chris Bangle Designer