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How would you describe yourself? What would you say are
your positive and negative traits?
First of all, I am hardworking, I have a leader spirit, I have a sense
of responsibility, I am fair, and I am very social.
Regarding my negative traits, I can say that I am quick-tempered
and nervous. I react immediately, but it’s only like a soap bubble;
I can quickly return to my previous mood. I am also stubborn.

Could you tell us something about yourself that may surprise
us?

Sure. I write poems, but I don’t show them to anyone. I used to
write more in the past, but I still write from time to time. Yelin KEMAHLI, Ayşe KULİN, Gamze KEMAHLI

So now, we can talk about the world of literature. Ayşe Kulin
is a prominent author whose books have had a tremendous What would you want to be instead if you were given a chance
impact on our country. How were you a¤ected by the fact that to choose another profession now?
your mother is someone famous?
I strongly admire doctors. I have great respect for them, especially
I wasn’t brought up as the son of a famous mother. She was surgeons. I think they are very precious people. However, I am not
always hardworking, intellectual and busy, but she wasn’t sure if I would choose that occupation.
famous. In fact, I had grown up by the time she became known
for her books. My mother started writing her first book when she Is there anyone you take as a role model?
was in her early forties, and she was in her fifties when the book
that made her popular was published, by which time, I was in my No, not exactly. In my opinion one shouldn’t follow a single
thirties. person unconditionally. You can benefit from the experiences of
others, but I don’t think you should limit your own world of free
What are your views about your mother’s books? Do you ideas. This will lead you to becoming an imitation, rather than a
criticise them? Which is your favourite? unique person.

Of course I like them and I am proud of her. My mother is a very What are your future plans for Nurol?
hardworking and productive person with an investigative spirit.
She wrote many books based on her colourful life, bringing I want to see Nurol as one of the 10 largest groups in Turkey.
together the sorrows, joys and griefs she experienced. She Although we have covered a lot of ground, we are still not at that
sometimes lets us read what she writes to get our opinions, level. That said, I believe that our works and e§orts in recent
and is open to criticism. I’m also good at writing, as I mentioned years will take us there.
before, and I think this is a skill inherited from my mother. My
favourite among her novels is “Sevdalinka”. As a quite experienced and successful executive, what
recommendations would you make to young candidates?

They shouldn’t refrain from working 24 hours a day. When they
are still young and single and without children, their priority
should be their job. They should ask if they don’t understand
something and should investigate until they fully understand it.

They should not only investigate but also read the relevant
literature. Instead of denying their mistakes, they should learn
from them and do their best not to repeat them. They should
have a fluency in a foreign language that is equal to their mother
tongue. They should attach importance to team spirit. They
shouldn’t show o§, but work. They should always be honest,
polite and a little humorous.
Is there anything you would like to add?

I don’t think my autobiography would be as comprehensive as
this interview…

We would like to express our thanks to our Executive Board
Member for providing us with such valuable answers.
Interview: Meral SARI CEYLAN

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