I grew up in Manaus and have lived in Ottawa, London, and São Paulo. Now I’m in Cambridge writing my thesis on international law.
I am a lawyer in Brazil, and a solicitor in England and Wales, working independently as secretary to arbitral tribunals, counsel or external consultant. Since 2015, I have been thinking, talking, and writing about international arbitration.
David Lynch used to eat the same dish every day: tomatoes, tuna, feta cheese, and olive oil. When asked why, he replied:
When there’s some sort of order, you’re free to mentally go off in any direction. You’ve got a safe sort of foundation and a place to spring from. It’s very important for me. The purer the environment – the more fantastic the interior world can be
I agree. The simpler the form, the more space one has for argumentation or creativity. Posturing is a bit silly. I prefer kind honesty and clarity, so that good work speaks for itself.