98 Quotes by Lily Cole

I usually have a lip balm in my bag and mascara as well. I don’t really wear much make-up, but I like mascara because I’ve got fair colouring.

Every time I have to try on a wig for work, I get excited about the colour; I’ve often thought about going for a platinum bob or also raven black, as it looks so great against pale skin. But I always end up being loyal to my red colour.

I have to admit I’ve always had quite a complex relationship with modeling and with the idea of advertising: not always knowing what I’m advertising and selling.

I think a lot of the most interesting work in art and in films are often kind of polarized opinions and affect people in very different ways, which may be less successful commercially, but they elicit a dialogue that’s quite interesting.

It doesn’t make me very happy to be on my computer all the time. I’ve never been drawn to that world.

I found going to school when I was modeling very grounding. It’s really kept my perspective on bigger things in my life.

I’ve always cared about issues, always thought through problems. I don’t know how much that comes from my personality or my mum.

I was like most teenagers. I wanted to look more conventional – you know, to just be the pretty girl in school.

If I’m anywhere close to where I can hike or swim, that’s my favourite thing to do.