Robin Day
Robin Day
Sir Robin Daywas a British political broadcaster and commentator...
ProfessionTV Show Host
Date of Birth24 October 1923
work
Well, I'd probably go for any work I could get.
relevant work
I think the first things that are relevant are that things should work well; they should function.
concert contract happiest work
But I think I'm probably happiest about my work in the contract field: auditoriums of concert halls, stadiums, theatres, stations, airports.
arctic spent time walked
I've always walked and climbed; spent a lot of time in the arctic and places.
No one ever contributed anything to my designs.
board funds school support thrilled
The PTA board is so thrilled to be able to give these funds to the schools. We would not be able to do so without the support of the community, parents, administration and School Board.
asked budget money purchase request schools tangible utilize
The only request to the schools was to utilize the money for something other than enrichment, ... We asked the schools to purchase something tangible that the school budget would not cover.
course successful
Well the most successful of course was this Polypropylene chair.
interview state
This is not some kind of interview panel for state executioner
born furniture high seemed
I was born in High Wycombe, which was a furniture place. And it just seemed inevitable.
aware far hope people
I think and hope there are far more people aware of the need to look after our future.
dominated further gadgets man modern taking talking tendency
I think there's a tendency for modern man to become dominated by gadgets and machines, taking us further and further away from the things I've been talking about.
close contact hands rain
I think it's really important to use your hands and get close to materials. To be up close to real things like rain and mud; to have contact with nature.
along economics materials poetry terms
That construction techniques, materials and economics are relevant. Along with that, hopefully, some poetry and pleasantness in terms of looks.