264 Quotes by Lily Collins

My dad knows how to tell a story. He'd make me laugh by doing all the different voices.

No, I like to wear as least amount of makeup as I can during my everyday life because I'm just all about keeping my skin healthy and hydrated and I love to laugh and have a great time and smile - that's when I feel the most pretty so I just want to make sure that I stay happy.

I really think everything happens for a reason.

It's really important to stand up for yourself and not always agree with what people say if indeed you don't feel that that's true

My parents read me fairy tales every night and I used to believe I was a fairytale princess, like every young girl. I had all the Disney dressing-up costumes and would play every character.

Everything for me has happened so quickly. I finished shooting 'The Blind Side' not this past June, but the June before, and all of sudden up to now, it seems like it's gone from zero to 60 for me. I feel so fortunate to be able to say that.

My advice for girls who are waiting for their Prince Charming is to be open for anything. Be open to new experiences, be open to the idea that it may take longer than you want, but if you're open to meeting new people and new adventures, then love will come along.

My last name may have opened doors, but I have to keep them open

There's this common perception that having a famous last name is all you need. A surname may get you a meeting, but if there's no talent you won't get the part.