I like to think of myself as a child of the world. I really am based in New York but I find that even though I'm based there, I'm gone more often than not.

I think there's a lot you can learn from everybody; everybody has a story and a strength within them.

Models walking down the street are very rarely recognized as such. It is often the same as it was for me: models were the school freaks. Way too thin and their eyes way too far apart. They were not the ideal. But then they put on fantastic clothes, have their make up done and you have this special beauty. It's a creation.

Focus and having energy is the most important goal when choosing my activities and how I treat myself.

I like to think of myself as a child of the world. I really am based in New York but I find that even though I'm based there, I'm gone more often than not.

Too many of us feel that we have to be perfect, in order to be loved.

I was anorexic. I was in hell. Now I eat what I want, and I'm still a model. So you see, it works.