Touker Suleyman

“I know precisely what it takes to become a business success and I will certainly draw upon my own experiences when considering whether to invest.”

“In many cases being a multimillionaire is not a question of money, but being happy with yourself, and I am a workaholic.”

“There's a lot of talk about sustainability; being a manufacturer I've seen a lot. You can't really be totally sustainable if you're making new clothing. You can use recycled polyester, but you've still got to dye it and finish it. Some brands say they are totally sustainable, but they're not.”

“Cash is king, and the bloodline of any business. I believe that any business should have sufficient cash flow.”

“When we're in the Den each Dragon is out for themselves, we will fight over a deal. However, when we're out of the Den we're great friends. We go for dinner together all the time when we're filming.”

“It is a privilege to join the panel of 'Dragons' Den' and support the next generation of U.K. entrepreneurs.”

“For some reason shirts are very addictive.”

“I had to lie there for ages in a hospital bed, with plastic drains fitted. Three fingers stopped growing and I lost a year's education. Imagine what that was like: 10 years old and living in fear of amputation. As I lay there, I made my mind up: I was going to go my own way, do my own thing. I wasn't going to work for anyone else.”

“I believe in the importance of driving sustainability within the fashion industry, and part of that is recycling luxury and pre-loved clothing.”

“I love brands. If something is branded, it has legs that can grow.”

“When the average person is being financially squeezed, they cut back on spending, demand goes down and businesses have to lay people off. That's how recession starts.”

“If you're considering coming onto 'Dragons' Den' the first thing is believe in yourself. Believe in what you're offering. The most important thing is get your numbers right, get your pitch right and be confident.”

“I was always into shirts.”

“When you're that young, 26 or 27, you think you can walk on water.”

“The Government has done a terrific job of supporting households and business during the Covid crisis, with innovative solutions such as the furlough scheme and bounce-back loans.”