Quotes by Linda Evangelista

About Linda Evangelista:

Linda Evangelista is a Canadian model. She is one of the most accomplished and influential models of all time, and has been featured on over 700 magazine covers. Evangelista is mostly known for being the longtime muse of photographer Steven Meisel, as well as for coining the phrase "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day." She holds the record for her multiple appearances on the cover of Vogue Italia, all of which were photographed by Meisel.
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I did that Dior Couture 60th anniversary show in July. It took so long to get ready, I think I would have rather been watching.

Linda Evangelista

I don't get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day.

Linda Evangelista

I can do anything you want me to do so long as I don't have to speak.

Linda Evangelista

We don't vogue, we are 'Vogue'.

Linda Evangelista

Being a rock star was out of the question. I can't sing.

Linda Evangelista

When people ask how have I kept on top, I have to say with the help of every photographer, make-up artist and hairdresser I've ever worked with.

Linda Evangelista

As long as designers want to dress me, photographers want to take my picture and companies think my face will help their products, then I won't go anywhere until they're done with me.

Linda Evangelista

I never get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day.

Linda Evangelista

Within two months I made the grand slam: covers of 'American Vogue', 'Italian Vogue', 'British Vogue', and 'French Vogue'.

Linda Evangelista

Sure, I like my short hair. It also quadrupled my rate. I did get sick of seeing it on everybody, though - every stewardess, every salesclerk, and in every restaurant.

Linda Evangelista

I'm part of a team that raises millions of dollars and raises awareness of HIV and AIDS all over the world.

Linda Evangelista

I had no illusions that my career would be any longer than three years tops.

Linda Evangelista

I don't get cast for every job and I understand that.

Linda Evangelista

We have this expression, Christy and I. We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day.

Linda Evangelista

Why would I be embarrassed about being Canadian? I'm very proud. We're just the nicest people. Everyone likes us.

Linda Evangelista

Fashion faux pas should be celebrated. I enjoy them because it means we're not all clones.

Linda Evangelista

People think modeling's mindless, that you just stand there and pose, but it doesn't have to be that way. I like to have a lot of input. I know how to wear a dress, whether it should be shot with me standing or sitting.

Linda Evangelista

I eat super healthy and I'm super fit. I dabble in every type of fitness. I have a trainer and I go to the gym. I do yoga as well.

Linda Evangelista

I have to hit the gym. I have beauty appointments. I have to work toward my next job and maintaining my image, just like an athlete.

Linda Evangelista

On days when I do not work, I am working on my image. I have to hit the gym. I have beauty appointments. I have to work toward my next job and maintaining my image, just like an athlete.

Linda Evangelista

Author Bio

  • NameLinda Evangelista
  • DescriptionCanadian model
  • BornMay 10, 1965
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionModel