I love modeling but also see it as a platform for the million other things I want to achieve and create in life. Lily Cole achievecreatelife Change image and share on social
Don't overpluck your eyebrows. A make-up artist told me this once, and I've always remembered it. Lily Cole artisteyebrowhave Change image and share on social
I always used to love couture because it was more theatrical than the runways. The runways always felt more like part of the machine. Lily Cole couturefeltlove Change image and share on social
I found going to school when I was modeling very grounding. It's really kept my perspective on bigger things in my life. Lily Cole bigfindground Change image and share on social
I started modeling at 14. It's simple. You respond to what the photographer wants and wear other people's ideas. I got bored with it, though, so I went to university. Lily Cole boreideamodele Change image and share on social
Modelling, fashion and film have all encouraged me to learn more about issues and to feel empowered enough to do something about them. Lily Cole empowerencouragefashion Change image and share on social
I have made a living off the way I look, and I have really learnt to accept myself for being unusual. Lily Cole acceptlearnlive Change image and share on social
Talent is crucial. It needs to be driven by motivation, but blind ambition isn't the key. Lily Cole ambitionblindcrucial Change image and share on social
The average Londoner knows just one neighbour. I travel a lot, and I'm always surprised by the strong sense of community in some countries. We've lost something fundamentally human, and we don't even realise it. Lily Cole averagecommunitycountry share on social
When I was younger, I definitely did face anti-ginger prejudice. As a child, all teasing hurts, whether it's because you're fat or a different race or have red hair. I had enough comments from a couple of people to make it a sore point. Lily Cole antichildcomment share on social
