Culture: A well-curated vinyl collection, foreign films, visiting art galleries, and 20th-century literature. Pleasures: The complexity of a fine whiskey or a bold red wine, the ritual of brewing espresso, dark chocolate, and the silence of a early morning. Passions: Mastering a new culinary technique, strategic games like chess, insightful podcasts on current affairs, and the feel of high-quality linen. Diversions: Long walks with no destination, analyzing a film's cinematography, the weight of a good book, and intelligent debate.
