I started out like any other model - I didn't use my name as leverage. I went out with a portfolio and pounded the pavement and it was surprising how many people wouldn't see me because I was too short. — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
Standing out for being short is not actually a good thing as a model and it hasn't been a help. — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
For those of us working in fashion, it is very easy to add your name to a committee list, walk a red carpet and… — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
Working with Operation Smile is a completely life-altering experience. It is truly inspiring to be a part of something with so many unique individuals… — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
If somebody were to feel the necessity to reduce themselves to a desperate state to achieve what they perceive to be their goals in… — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
I am very proud of my mother - she is one of the greatest influences in my life. — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
I had to learn how to dress and create an optical illusion where you're more slender. — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
It's much easier to create a high-end bag than a mass market bag that everyone can afford. — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
I started at the top. My first job was the cover of 'Italian Vogue,' which is the equivalent essentially of winning an Academy Award.… — Lydia Hearst Copy Share Image
