Quotes from Diana Penty

I used to love doing the runway shows when I was a model and I miss that sometimes now. But it's great to go back to it every now and then as 'showstopper.'

Travelling makes me feel free. I love Cape Town, and different parts of Europe. I love New York; I could live there in a heartbeat. I love London. Mostly, I like travelling to untouched kind of places. I love the mountains.

I go to the gym four days a week, and focus on my upper body and lower body on alternate days. I also do a lot of free style exercises such as stretching and squatting.

I won't sign a film thinking, 'Oh my God! I don't have a film so I've got to sign one real quickly.'

I have my method when it comes to my work. I don't think about who has done what, rather what I am doing is of utmost importance to me.

I spent a lot of my school vacations in Devlali because my grandparents lived in the cantonment there.

I think it is up to each one of us to find the time and strike a balance between work and our personal life.

For me it's a very organic process. I read the script/hear a narration and pretty much know instantly if it's something I want to be a part of or not. It's really as simple as that.

I started modelling in college, but it was part time since I was kind of nerdy and wanted to finish my studies.

I take my time to do things and I never plan in advance. It's one step at a time for me. I'd like to stick to that.

Acting was never on agenda.

Anyone who's worked on a film would want their work to be watched and appreciated.

I have always aimed at maintaining a healthy balance with respect to all aspects of my life.