I see myself as the female John Cleese. Erin O'Connor cleesefemalejohn Change image and share on social
In my work, I'm called to a job at the drop of a hat, so I like a sense of order to my holidays, and holding a map makes me happy. Erin O'Connor calldrophappy Change image and share on social
I seem to disappoint people a bit. They want the full regalia - but I don't walk around in a corset the whole time. Erin O'Connor bitecorsetdisappoint Change image and share on social
When I was 13 or 14, my parents had a bit of a windfall so bought a lovely new kitchen, but I burnt it down. I was making cheese on toast when flames escaped from the grill. My father stopped the fire with blind panic and excessive water. I was forgiven, but it put me off cooking for years. Erin O'Connor biteblindburn share on social
In the early days of my modelling career, I think the industry was uncomfortable with how strikingly different I was. Erin O'Connor careerdayearly Change image and share on social
My story wasn't one of those cliched stories of being an ugly duckling, I had a pretty good time at school. But then I think being six foot by the age of 15 meant that I couldn't help but be noticed, and that was when my physical being felt quite painful - I could not any longer walk into a room without being noticed. Erin O'Connor ageclichduckling share on social
As a model, part of my job is to be critiqued physically. Erin O'Connor critiquejobmodel Change image and share on social
I am selective. If I do splash out, it's an investment, and I wear things for years. Erin O'Connor investmentselectivesplash Change image and share on social
The model sanctuary was borne of a complex, political, societal debate. It was proposed to us from various bodies that we give models medicals once a year, and if they didn't pass that medical, there's a chance they'd legally lose their right to work. Erin O'Connor bearbodychance share on social
I can play the flute. Music was my favourite A-level, and I used to love composing my and stylising my voice to sound like 90's singing sensation Tori Amos. Erin O'Connor amocomposefavourite Change image and share on social