Quotes from Lisa Haydon

Things can feel pretty extra after having a baby. A lot of it is probably hormones. Two under two and three kids in four years has been truly humbling.

I take a second sometimes to just remind myself there is no destination in motherhood.

If you are hardworking, talented, reasonably charming or good looking and determined, you have a chance to make it. There are pros and cons on both sides. In the end, the hard working and persistent ones are the ones that get 'lucky' - whether in or out of film families.

I've always maintained that I'd rather lead an interesting life than be a star.

I discovered yoga in Sydney during my 'chubby' phase at this school on the beach that taught ashtanga-hatha flow. I gradually moved towards ashtanga, going beyond the primary level, which is a feat in itself, and even did an internship as I thought I wanted to become a yoga teacher.

All credit to my mother who, despite having to look after eight children, always made time for exercise. She'd work out to Jane Fonda and later Kathy Smith and Cindy Crawford in between managing us.

I grew up watching Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow. I dreamed of working in the arts.

I had a different impression of motherhood. I was told it'll be tough but I realised that eventually it is what you make of it. When you see the love your child gives, giving up a few things doesn't feel like any sacrifice.

I only put soap on my face once a day, in the evening, and I'll add in a face mask or exfoliating product ever so often.

Fashion is much more open minded to duskier skin, but I do not think they are prejudiced in any way to fair skin either.

I have a lovely bath tub that feels like my sanctuary. I fill it up with a lavender bubble bath, read a magazine and just chill out.

I'd like to be with a guy who's in touch with his feminine side. He should be a lover of art, music and culture. A guy with a sense of humour, openness and emotional maturity is a big turn-on.

I think these days when life is so busy and I'm juggling acting, modelling and my organic skincare line - Naked by Lisa Haydon - that I do only the work that I'm specifically passionate about and that may be in one of the many fashion weeks, but one must be choosy as well.

Life has not changed much after marriage. I went straight back to work. But I guess changes come after having a baby, not after marriage, especially if you are married to the right person who understands your lifestyle and profession.

I wear what I feel most comfortable in. I love black and grey. I like colour as long as it's understated.

I always wanted to be independent. I worked at a few odd jobs as a teen and, when I was in my early 20s, I soon realised that I disliked unfair bosses. I knew I was disciplined and motivated, and that I would work best when I was self-employed.

I am quite comfortable doing a fashion shoot in a bikini. It's no big deal. But on the film's set, with a hundred people milling around, I got nervous.

I went through an awkward phase with my body and was often ragged for being too thin. I didn't understand then why people were being so unkind, but I used it to make myself mentally stronger.

I've noticed though that people will always assume you are the character you last played. I guess it's a compliment to playing your character convincingly.

I think I was married to my husband in mind before it happened officially. When you fall in love, you make a commitment to each other. It's all about that.

One day I look forward to making dinner for my husband and children. I don't want to be a career feminist.

I don't like the word feminist. I don't think women trying to be men is feminism. I also don't believe in being outspoken for the sake of it, or just to prove a point.

I don't mind being good looking but that should not override all my other attributes.

Feminism is just an overused term and people make too much noise about it for no reason.