Hello Monaco #11 Spring 2021 | Page 49

WORDS OF WISDOM IN MONACO
: Was there a moment in your life that completely changed it ?
MV : Yes . The birth of our son Henry William .
: This year is marked by lockdown , how can you not lose your positivity ? What is your secret ?
MV : I didn ’ t lose my positivity by always keeping my mind engaged ; watching documentaries , reading , doing exercise but really the main thing that kept us happy was our family unit and our son always entertained us and made us laugh
: What is harmony for you ? How do you find it in your life ?
MV : Harmony for me is having peace on a weekend , eating good food , being with friends , drinking wine , playing with my son , taking him to the park ... that ’ s harmony for me .
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: What does love mean to you ?
MV : Love is the single best energy that keeps the world moving , growing and living .
: Did you ever dream of meeting a famous person ?
MV : I still dream of meeting Sofia Loren . : How do you spend your free time ?
MV : I spend my free time with friends at private dinners and restaurants , watching documentaries , watching old movies , reading , going to galleries and as much family time as we can have !
: Do you have daily rituals ?
MV : I wake up most mornings and take care of our baby and feed him and change him so that ’ s a daily thing and almost daily going to the gym which I do 2 – 3 times a week .
: Mariano , do you have a role model in your life ?
MV : My role model is my father because although he is a total workaholic he always put his family first . When I was young I didn ’ t understand this but now I am a father , I do .
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: Do you have a concept of luxury ? What does luxury mean to you ?
MV : Luxury for me is sleeping an extra 15 / 20 minutes in the morning , which is pretty rare for me .
: What role does money play in your life ? Can it create happiness ?
MV : Money is a necessity for modern day living . The role it plays in my life is I want to take care of my family and our kid . No , I don ’ t believe that money alone can create happiness .
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