Quotes from Linda Evangelista

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

Hair is the greatest thing to experiment with because it's not permanent. If I didn't like my colour, I'd just change it.

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

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.

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

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.

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

I don't diet. I just don't eat as much as I'd like to.

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.

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

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

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

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

I don't happen to think magazines should be full of thin people. What I do say is that we can all work a little harder with what we have. It is possible to achieve a better body shape and heart rate with nutrition and exercise.

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.

If they had Nautilus on the Concorde, I would work out all the time.

I know that sometimes the chemistry just isn't there between the model, photographer, hair and make-up. It's nobody's fault and you just have to do better next time.

I have turned down so many major advertising bids because I think either the time isn't right or I'm not.

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

I admired those girls who did Playboy, Sports Illustrated, and Victoria's Secret. I love looking at them too, but I never went in that direction. I just stayed in fashion.

I love, love, love fashion so much. That's why I became a model in the first place.

I don't think age is an ugly process. I think age is a beautiful thing. I love wrinkles. I don't like falling down. If I just wrinkle, I may not touch. If I fall down, I'll lift up.

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.

I love everything about fashion. I even love the fittings and watching it evolve from a pattern to a muslin to the final product.