I have previously been a very enthusiastic consumer, and I didn't think about the origins of garments enough.
I would say I live half in New York and half in Claridge's. How decadent! How hysterical!
Rejection is, of course, part of any successful model's career, as ironic as that sounds. It's how you pick yourself up and get on with the job.
Starting my career in London was no accident because the city and the industry here are all about theatre and drama, and I respond well to that.
I hear a lot of 'Top Model' girls say they are dismissed by clients because they recognize them, but it never happened to me.
It was easy to run around barefoot in oblivion in Costa Rica. But once I gave birth to my child, I didn't want to be oblivious to the obvious.
I ain't got no magical powers and mystical trips and all that kind of crap. It's kind of silly.
I really wanted to share with people the day-to-day joys that yoga can bring into one's life-not just the physical aspects.
I mean, I'm lucky because I've slimmed down, but the last thing I was thinking about was losing weight.
I've been taking photographs since I was a teenager, and fashion has taught me a lot more about photography. It's definitely inspired me.
The older I get, the less I need. I wear the same jean shorts for the whole week. I'm not running to the store to get the latest bag.
I feel like anything I've ever done, I've been strongly advised not to do.
I believe in carbon offset initiatives, in eco-villages, in the sustainable regeneration of the tropical rainforest.
I think it's fascinating that clothes can drastically transform someone's mood or the way they feel about their appearance.
The most important thing for staying in shape is having fun with your workouts.
I use Rodin Luxury Face Oil at night, and it keeps my skin hydrated and refreshed for the day - not tired from all the makeup.
Most governments in Latin America have failed to recognize the rights of indigenous people and their right to their own traditional territories.
I believe President Bush is one of the most dangerous leaders in the world. He is not in search of peaceful and diplomatic solutions.
I am closer to a European viewpoint of the world than an American one. My ethics and ideals are based on European concepts.
Americans need to understand the significance of having their civil liberties dismantled. It doesn't just affect terrorists and foreigners, it affects us all.
I might not be very smart, but I surround myself with smart people.
