29 Quotes by Devon Aoki

I have lots of brothers and sisters, two of whom are younger than myself, so I rely on my phone, text messaging or e-mailing to stay in the loop and communicate when I’m away for big chunks of time.

I’m pretty athletic, but I’m not very strong.

I always thought models had to fit a certain mould. I never thought I had what it takes. I’m too small and my look’s pretty weird.

I’m really not that weird. I’m a combination of a lot of different things. Maybe it’s just easier to make me look weird than another model who is specifically Caucasian.

I think people like to think I’m in some way financially dependent on my family – on my dad – but the fact of the matter is I’ve been emancipated from my father since I was 14 years old. That’s something people don’t know or understand.

I think it’s important that there is a change, especially in fashion.

I think it’s important that there is a change, especially in fashion. I’m pleased to be part of a ‘new breed’ of models who perhaps don’t exactly fit the status quo.

I had professional stunt racers teaching me how to drive.

It’s difficult to see yourself up on screen without being a critic.