98 Quotes by Linda Evangelista

There was a time when everyone remembered that stupid thing about me not getting out of bed for less than $10,000 a day. These days, it’s far more important to me that I’m part of a team which raises over $1 million a month for Aids. I’m much more proud of that, than that other old quote.

Hair is just one way of expressing ourselves. We express ourselves through how we dress or through tattoos or body art or piercings or cosmetic surgery...

In photos, I don’t know who the real me is – it’s all pretend, just pretend. There’s not much of myself in my work. If I’m looking in the mirror and I’m working, I’m looking at my make-up and my hair. It’s not the same as looking at myself.

I think I will always have a place. I don’t think I have to rule or reign but there’s a place for me.

Sure, I like my short hair. It also quadrupled my rate. I did get sick of seeing it on everybody, though – every stewardess, every salesclerk, and in every restaurant.

I accept that keeping in shape doesn’t come naturally, so I work hard. I hit the gym every day: Pilates, yoga, weights. I used to love wine but I’ve stopped drinking. I quit smoking and I’ll never start again.

Cooking is one of my favourite things – from going to the market, bringing the stuff home and preparing it, to cleaning the kitchen afterwards. I’ve lost my figure a few times. There have been moments when I’ve overeaten, for comfort. But with discipline and hard work, you can get your figure back.

I never, ever used my son for publicity. He’ll have his say one day if he wants it. He’ll have the last word. He has time to defend himself.

I eat super healthy and I’m super fit. I dabble in every type of fitness. I have a trainer and I go to the gym. I do yoga as well.