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. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
People do make assumptions about models. That's their issue, not mine. It doesn't bother me because I'm comfortable enough in my own skin - I know who I am. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
As the generalization goes about the art industry, people can be really challenging and thought-provoking in their thinking and questioning the status quo, and… — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
In British culture, redheads get teased at school. But I've grown up enough to realize I love my hair. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
I think subjectivity plays into everything. It's unavoidable; you couldn't avoid it if you tried. I think, potentially, a lot more commercial movies, it… — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
I'm not sure if it's fair to call it a 'fairy tale,' but I really loved 'Mulan,' the Disney film. It was my favorite.… — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
I started modeling at 14. It's simple. You respond to what the photographer wants and wear other people's ideas. I got bored with it,… — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
I'll always try to follow my heart into things I love, and modelling is not something I'm dreaming of pursuing forever. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
Production chains, how consumers can drive change: all these things may seem at odds with fashion, but arguably, they're not. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
Modelling, fashion and film have all encouraged me to learn more about issues and to feel empowered enough to do something about them. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
I love modeling but also see it as a platform for the million other things I want to achieve and create in life. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
I don't believe there's an afterlife - but I don't believe there's an end to life. Consciousness goes beyond the bounds of your body. — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
I paint - I tend more to abstraction - but not as much as I would like to because of time. I would love… — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
Acting is something I've done since I was six years old, performing for my mum and my family in the living room, and I… — Lily Cole Copy Share Image
