Lapo Elkann Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“Even when it comes to zippers and buttons, Italy reigns supreme. The luxury market is ours, as demonstrated by the voracity with which various foreign conglomerates are buying up the jewels of our manufacturing sector.”

“My office in Milan is in an old factory. I have all my companies here, including Italia Independent and Independent Ideas.”

“I am in love with cars; I love anything that moves.”

“I am Jewish, Italian, American, Catholic.”

“I'd say Juventus has a story as legendary as the Yankees.”

“'Made in Italy' is from the tycoons of the '80s, not me. It is people who represent an Italy which I don't belong to and I don't feel a part of.”

“London is the financial capital of Europe, a great platform to America and Asia. I love the fact that in British culture you can be whoever you want, and people don't even look at you. I don't feel that in Paris or Milan.”

“I have the Italian flag embroidered onto all my dress-shirt cuffs. I am very proud to be Italian.”

“I like listening to music and driving. How do you say... It's the only way I can 'chillax.'”

“I like my country, but I don't think like an Italian. It's a complex, complicated difficult country to make things happen in.”