98 Quotes by Lily Cole

America has had an influence on me, as has going out with a Cuban-American guy and having lots of American friends. But I am still fundamentally British and speak with a British accent and feel very English.

Marilyn Monroe and Vivienne Leigh are real icons of mine. In terms of visual culture, they are both so iconic. There weren't any paparazzi shots of them falling out of taxis, so they will always look so incredible.

I don't personally follow trends; I don't even like the idea of trends. I think it's kind of absurd that you have to change every six months, so I always try and buy things that hopefully I'll like forever, and resonate with me.

Don't overpluck your eyebrows. A make-up artist told me this once, and I've always remembered it.

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

In British culture, redheads get teased at school. But I've grown up enough to realize I love my hair.

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

I love yoga. I don't do it as much as I'd like to, but I feel wonderful when I do.

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