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Snapshot - The detective superintendent

We asked Cornelia von Hollen to answer a set of questions about her favorite food, pastimes and routines.

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Cornelia von Hollen
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Name: Cornelia von Hollen

Age: 35

Place of Birth: Bremerhaven

Family Status: Married

Children: Two

Job: Detective

Education: High school diploma / Degree in Public Administration

How do I start the day?
My husband wakes me up gently; I shower, have a cup of peppermint tea and breakfast with my family.

What's a typical German trait?
Separating garbage

Do I have any typical character traits?
Making lists.

My biggest strength is: organizing and thinking logically.

My biggest weakness is: I'm often late

What do I do in my spare time? Sports (athletics)

My favorite dish: Pasta with zucchini and béchamel sauce

What music do I listen to?
Rock, chart music like ‘My heart is beating like a jungle drum' by Emiliana Torrini, Amy McDonald, Lily Allen

What would I like more time for? Myself!

How do I feel about the future?
I'm not worried about what it has in store

My philosophy is:
You can change yourself - but nothing else in this world.

Author: Zoran Arbutina(jp)
Editor: Rina Goldenberg