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I was this very precocious kid with a big personality. When my mother saw that modelling was something I enjoyed, she didn't dissuade me.

Modeling gave me so many experiences, like traveling and being exposed to global cultures, but the most valuable lesson has been working with designers who truly are visionaries in their field.

My mother has been an advocate for me as far as modeling goes.

In the past, modeling influences were largely confined to the styles of behavior and social practices in one's immediate community. The advent of television vastly expanded the range of models to which members of society are exposed day in and day out.

I think modelling was like the university of life, really. You get to travel but you get thrown into this adult world, which is kind of quite scary.

The dynamics of film directing and fashion design - in the ways that I've done it - were not dissimilar.

Modeling is always something I've really admired because I've seen my mum and sister do it.

When I was young, I used to tell my mum that she had to get me on the TV, but then modelling just sort of happened.

I was fortunate enough to model, but it was always work for me. It was a way to support myself and finance acting classes.

I've had women tell me that when their daughters see them taking care of themselves, and being defined from within, and thinking for themselves instead of thinking about that silly culture out there, it's powerful modeling.