The reason I stopped modeling was because I was not pleased with trying to portray something that is impossible to reach. Even when I do photo shoots now for films, I am just not interested in trying to look my best all the time anymore. That pursuit of an impossible perfection seems ridiculous to me now. I would rather show my vulnerabilities or my doubts than try to be something that no one is.

People always think I’m dainty when they meet me, but I’m really not. I’m very German – we’re not made out of sugar.

You can learn any accent you want. It's a fascinating thing.

I am a better person when I let myself have the time for romance and for love.

I feel vulnerable sometimes - when I see an emotional scene, for example - and I remember what it took to get to that place, and I fear sometimes that everybody else can see that. You bare a part of you that makes you uncomfortable. I freely give it, I know, but I feel like people know something about me that I wouldn't otherwise give freely to a stranger.

I don't have any romantic ideas about marriage. Trust me. A white dress... ? No. It's not something for me.

I like to stay fit by being generally active.