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Kelly Hoppen: ‘I’d rather have more sex, because I’ve got money and fame’
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Born in South Africa, Kelly Hoppen, 65, created her first interior design project at 16. Her portfolio spans commercial properties, hotels, cruise ships and private homes. From 2013 to 2015, she appeared on the BBC show Dragons’ Den, and she has published 13 books. In 2009, she was awarded an MBE, and in 2021 she was appointed a CBE for promoting British creativity and business. This month, she launched a homeware range with M&S. She has been married twice, raised a daughter and two stepdaughters, and lives in London and the Cotswolds with her partner.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Fear of flying.
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