In ConversationWith - Eve TaylorOBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Politically speaking
This month, IB chats to Eve Taylor OBE, founder of Eve Taylor Aromatherapy Skin Care, about the beauty industry, life outside of work and receiving her OBE.
I began working in the beauty industry…When I needed to get away from grey shirts and grey trousers. That colour haunted me. I had four sons already and went on to have number five during my beauty career.
If I wasn't in the beauty industry I would…Perhaps be in politics. I feel very concerned about qualifications and training in the skin care business - who protects the public? So perhaps that would be my choice.
The best thing about my job is… I love what I do everyday! Having five sons, meeting all the therapists around the world, and training many for nearly 50 years.
An average day for me is…What is average? In my business no two days are the same. I usually commence brain activity around 5:30am in the morning fall asleep around 9pm if not lecturing. In between it's a roller coaster that never stops, but wow, at 80 years old, do I want it to?
My ideal weekend would be…A long weekend in Boscastle, Cornwall, where I was evacuated during the war years. It's the place I would run away to, but then they would find me I guess - they all know my secret.
My favourite book is…Any book with history in - Tudor and Elizabethan history, I love that period. I cannot pass the Tower of London or visit without my hair standing on end and shuddering.
My favourite film is…Sleepless In Seattle. I have become very sensitive in my late years. I can see it over and over again, but still have tears.
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The most famous person I have met is…Prince Charles when he presented my OBE award at Buckingham Palace. But the hug from Susan Boyle will live with me forever, a great lady.
My favourite part of the world is… South Africa, where I feel such hope and love of the country. The mountains are like armchairs to me, not the beach, I'm not a water person.
I could not live without…At present my Essential Oil Blend No.1; I need it each day to keep my skin in good condition - a blend I formulated in 1968.
My favourite beauty treatment is… Not often, but a luxury when I can, an aromatherapy treatment for the face and body, but making sure my ears are worked on - that is a treat, out on cloud nine.
When growing up, my role model was…It's difficult this one but books. Anything I could read; I never played with dolls so books would be a role model for me. I'm more concerned who will inherit my books than who will get anything else.
I would like to be remembered as…Being around still at 80 years old and sharing knowledge and experience with others on their journey. I still read many of the comments about my work and the pleasure it has given me over the years. Thank you for all the laughs on the way. When I go on the long journey then my memories will become the memories of those who I have shared them with.
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