Roz Purcell
The model, cookbook author and wellness guru chats to Elle Gordon about her favourite people, places and things
“Can it be Wilko, my dog? He’s kind of like a person to me”
“I will never hold a grudge. I will always forgive someone. I hate the idea of wasting time being mad at someone”
The person Can it be Wilko, my dog? He’s kind of like a person to me. The other person would have to be my sister Rachel. The memory Christmas time. I was about six. It was snowing, and I was having a snowball fight with my sisters. The moment of the day The evening. I’m usually pretty tired after a non-stop day, so I love just getting home, making dinner, taking my make-up off, tying my hair up in a bun and watching some Netflix with Wilko and Zach [Desmond, Roz’s boyfriend]. The song Something by Hans Zimmer — he has great gym songs. The movie Coming to America. The hero Sister Madonna Buder, the 87-year-old ‘Iron Nun’. She is a world-champion triathlete, and has competed in over 340 triathlons. I hope I’m that badass at 87! The book The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton. The outfit Black jeans, black tank top, black boots
— you get the idea. Simple, comfortable and classic. The accessory My Miu Miu bag. It’s a shoulder bag that turns into a bumbag — so I can look like the ultimate tourist. The gadget My Canon EOS 5D Mark III. I love food photography. The pet hate Slow walkers. The friend My bestie, Evan Doherty. The beauty product Chanel bronzing mousse. It is never not in my handbag! The holiday I went to Budapest with my boyfriend to see the Christmas markets, and I honestly didn’t stop laughing for the entire trip. The bar ...of chocolate? That’s how my mind works. If I had to choose a pub, it has to be McCarthy’s pub in Fethard — up Tipp! The Work-wise piece — of don’t advice concentrate on anyoneon yourself. else. Use that time and energy The drink Tea. The hotel The Merrion hotel. Their breakfast steals the show. It’s the best buffet ever! The hobby I really like Pilates. I go to Project Revive in Ranelagh, and I’m pretty addicted now. The part of my body My eyes. I love a good stare-off ! The celebrity David Attenborough. The virtue I never hold a grudge. I will always forgive someone. I hate the idea of wasting energy and time being mad at someone. Usually, just having a talk clears the air, and I’m pretty good at putting myself into someone else’s shoes and calling myself out when I’m in the wrong. The vice Not answering my phone. Even though it’s usually always on me, I seem to be impossible to ever get on the phone, unless you’re my mum or dad. The smell Sizzling bacon. The taste Warm brownies and whipped cream. I used to have a serious whipped-cream fetish; I still do, it’s just more controlled!