I'm incredibly boring and logical, so if I have a problem I will try and fix that problem. — David Linley Copy Share Image
There was a submarine that I desperately wanted to buy in the toy shop. My father said, 'No, you go and build… — David Linley Copy Share Image
I would prefer to be called David Linley. No one refers to me as Lord Linley in London. It's an American thing. — David Linley Copy Share Image
Some of my best moments have been in friends' libraries. They give you a sense of quiet, well-being and order that a… — David Linley Copy Share Image
I over-caffeinate in the morning, herbal tea after lunch and at 7 P.M., it's nice to have a glass of white wine. — David Linley Copy Share Image
I think there can be no replacement for teaching people how to make things by showing them how to stick two pieces… — David Linley Education Copy Share Image
I loved the idea of evolving traditional methods and design to make products that last but are also relevant for the modern… — David Linley Age Copy Share Image
Someone did once bow to me, and my mother immediately told them off. Although whether she was prompted by the breach of… — David Linley Copy Share Image
I remember my father making many things. Once we made a shed, and a man in the village came along to help.… — David Linley Beautiful Copy Share Image
When I would visit my Granny as a little boy, we would play this game of closing our eyes and describing everything… — David Linley Eyes Copy Share Image
Ideally you should try to buy upholstered items that have retained their original fillings of horsehair, wool or down, because they provide… — David Linley Furniture Copy Share Image
When I left Parnham aged 18, I could easily have ended up twiddling my thumbs in a workshop all week. But I… — David Linley Copy Share Image
Children love making things, but they don't get the same opportunities now as practical subjects seem to be sidelined. I would love… — David Linley Children Copy Share Image
My teaching was primarily focused on making, it wasn't about the pounds, shillings and pence. I remember being in college and being… — David Linley Business Copy Share Image
My parents are very supportive of my work. It's my father who encourages me to keep going and my mother she's very… — David Linley City Copy Share Image
The school I attended, Bedales, was fortunate to have been built by a leading light from the Arts and Crafts Movement in… — David Linley Arts and crafts Copy Share Image
Bedales was perfect for my sister and me. Very open. Very few rules. No uniforms. Co-educational. And very little of 'You have… — David Linley Education Copy Share Image
We are not training crafts people as we used to do. We're not giving people the chance to learn. Education has become… — David Linley Chance Copy Share Image
In an ideal world, you would have his-and-hers bathrooms and his-and-hers dressing rooms, complete with a single bed where the Mrs. need… — David Linley Copy Share Image
There was a time when craft used to mean anything but the considered, stylish or academic. It was a term of derision.… — David Linley Copy Share Image
