Talking to Paul Webb last week, a photographer who has worked with a raft of high profile people, and having listened to his interesting take on life I was left wondering whether eccentricity has a bearing on personal charisma.
This led me to try to think of individuals who were both quirky and charismatic. I could identify many who were quirky such as Vivienne Westwood, John McCririck, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Eubank and Carol Thatcher, but I struggled to pinpoint people with both characteristics.
On further reflection it appears that some people cultivate a public persona which they believe will grab attention, but which does not necessarily reflect their inner selves. I concluded that perhaps it is when the true inner self is combined with a natural external persona, that charisma flows in abundance as we witness in pop superstar Sir Elton John? What do you think? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
In the meantime I’m left to ponder whether Rio Ferdinand will be able to match John Terry’s inspirational captaincy – unfortunately for John Terry’s wife charisma can bring its’ own baggage.