Anna Quote by Owen Wilson
![“Anna Wintour has a reputation - she can be very intimidating - but that day [Valentino show] she was just smiling and laughing. That was my first time meeting her, and she seemed like she was having a great time. Everybody was enjoying themselves.” quote by Owen Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/06d/owen-wilson-10973_anna_anna-wintour-has-a-reputation-she-can-be_887258.jpg)
“Anna Wintour has a reputation - she can be very intimidating - but that day [Valentino show] she was just smiling and laughing. That was my first time meeting her, and she seemed like she was having a great time. Everybody was enjoying themselves.”
About This Quote
Even intimidating figures can be approachable in informal moments.
In simple terms: Intimidating people can be friendly.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond first impressions.
Themes
leadership
image
humanity
Mood
lighthearted
observational
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- networking events
- celebrity encounters
Key Concepts
perception
authenticity
socialdynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What surprised you about the person?
- How can you create comfortable environments for others?
A Different Perspective
First impressions may mislead.
![“I think somebody like Wes [Anderson] has a very good sense of style and is original. I think my sense of style got a little bit better after I was exposed to you guys at Valentino. Because I'm just in Hawaii and Malibu; it's just kind of T-shirts and surfing-type stuff.” quote by Owen Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/453/owen-wilson-10973_bits_i-think-somebody-like-wes-anderson-has-a_2093879.jpg)
![“I guess I was a little bit nervous, because there seemed to be so much secrecy with Ben [Stiller] wanting to make sure that it was a surprise when we walked out on the [Valentino] runway. I remember showing up at Place Vendôme and doing the fitting and seeing the pajamas that I was going to wear…” quote by Owen Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c1/owen-wilson-10973_bits_i-guess-i-was-a-little-bit-nervous-becau_1998914.jpg)
![“And James L. Brooks then sort of became our mentor, brought us out to Los Angeles and worked on the script for a year with us. We learned so much working with him - just being able to spend time with him, the quality of his mind, the things he comes up with and says. I think Wes [Anderson] and I…” quote by Owen Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/980/owen-wilson-10973_able_and-james-l-brooks-then-sort-of-became-o_365849.jpg)
