Manuela Voigt, Senior Designer

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be the Cookie Monster and live on Sesame Street with Bert and Ernie.

If you could choose your own name, what would you call yourself?

I would probably stick with one of my nicknames: Honster! A mixture between a Honey and a Monster. Very suitable...

Which cartoon character are you most like?

That would be Spongebob Squarepants, a bit clumsy but generally happy.

What is your drink or drug of choice?

Cocktails, one in every colour.

Who was your favourite celebrity as a child?

Pippi Longstocking. I loved her movies and always wanted to be as adventurous and strong as her (and I would not mind about having all the gold as well).

What is your favourite smell?

That's easy... homemade chicken soup. I just love cooking!

Apart from property, what is the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?

My flight ticket to Australia... and it was worth every penny!

Would you ever consider plastic surgery, and if so, what would you have done?

Maybe in a few years time, when gravity takes its toll.

If you were on ‘The X Factor’, what song would you sing?

I would sing ‘The Snake’ by Al Wilson, because that is one of the few songs where I can remember the lyrics... but I don't have a great singing voice, so there’s a slim chance of that happening.

What three things would you take with you to a deserted island?

1. •My boyfriend Andy, because he has great survival skills.
   

2. •An iPad full of books and songs (including a solar power station to recharge it).
   

3. •A wide range of herbs and spices to keep the food diverse.
   

If you could travel back in time, what famous event would you like to observe?

I would go back to 1969 to see Woodstock... it must have been such an amazing atmosphere, and seeing Jimi Hendrix play his guitar would have been my highlight.

Share with us two truths and one lie about yourself...

1. •I lived in seven different places within the last two years.
   

2. •I have a friend who got struck by lightning and survived.
   

3. •I once got stuck in a lift for two hours and had a panic attack.

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