You're not on your own. You're doing things with other people. This is very important for me.

Imitation always stinks. When I take photos, I don't go back. I don't look at the past. I'm always original.

I hate people who over intellectualize. It bores me deeply.

In photo shoots, I rely on instinct. Which is not to say I don't bring ideas to a project or consider it beforehand.

Each time I’m coming out of my apartment I remember the quote of Coco Chanel; she said, ‘Each time I’m leaving my apartment or my hotel, I’m looking at myself in the mirror and I take off one piece of my look. It’s always one thing too much.’ And it’s a bit the same, always I take off my scarf or I take off my bag or jewellery because I like it simple. Coco Chanel is a great consultant I think.

You discover yourself through the research of your work.

There are certain models who might not be considered beautiful. I think personality is more important than looks.