If I have smashed the traditions, it was because I knew no traditions.

I think most models, when they start out, are insecure. And you become the focus of a lot of people's attention, so outside validation becomes too important.

In Sweden, only exceptional actresses get major film parts.

If I have smashed the traditions, it was because I knew no traditions.

I thought I was an odd person, and since my hometown had only about 70,000 people in it, I knew I was going to have to leave there and go out and find other odd people.

Modeling is a great beginning, but it's also a kind of trap if you have any ambition or a mind that needs to be stimulated.

When I was about 15... I made my first attempt as a leading lady, and was, of course, a complete failure.