Quotes from Irina Shayk

I don't cook. I love to eat. I love to go to the restaurants.

I couldn't speak any English when I first left Russia, and Intimissimi taught me everything. The team was like a family to me - they showed me how to model and how to stay in shape. They really believed in me.

When I was growing up in Russia, my grandmothers would cook the best pancakes in the world, the best meatballs, the best dumplings.

I love seeing lingerie on the runway, but I personally think it's best to save it for the bedroom!

I don't think there's a perfect time to have kids. I think first you have to find the perfect person.

To be half-naked for a Greek mythology movie, it's a piece of art. You know, there's nothing vulgar in there.

Sometimes I wake up and think I look horrible. And sometimes I see a strong woman.

My father was dark skinned because he was Tatar. Sometimes Tatars can look Brazilian.

Don't forget to eat a lot of greens and fish oil pills. Those are two of the best things to keep your skin glowing.

I hate cardio; I hate to go for a run. I hate physical things. But Jiu Jitsu is fun because its self-defence and you get some good cardio.

I travel around the world, and there are so many beautiful girls, but that's not going to make you a supermodel. You have to have something more than just a pretty face.

I am really bad with cleaning my closet.

Both should share the same concept of what a relationship means and the same energy to believe in a monogamous relationship.

If you're with someone, it's because you're moving in the same direction, and you both are looking for the same thing. Both of you have to share the same concept of what a relationship means.

I'm a woman who is very confident with the body, with my body.

I believe in eating what I like and sweating it out in the gym.

While I can always use a break from the gym, I like to swim and dive to keep myself feeling good.

I started my career as a swimsuit model. My first big break in America was 2007, 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue.

I think whatever dress you wear, people will criticise you. Different people have different opinions.

I love high heels from the age of 10! Short skirts and then high heels. My classmates used to make fun of me. Like, 'Ooh, she's so skinny and she's wearing high heels.' But I just wore what I like, and I didn't care about people's opinions, the same as I don't care now.

I hate wearing makeup because I am just too lazy to take it off at night.

The only art I have is a Polaroid from Peter Beard from his book. I shot with him four years ago, and he did a special Polaroid for me, so I consider it a piece of art.

I think of myself as a cover girl. But I would never do some kind of cheesy magazine.

I would definitely like to start a family because it's the most important thing in the world and what you should take care of, along with your friends and the people you love.