Marie Helvin

The average British woman is a size 12 to 14, but in modelling, a size 12 is considered huge, which is ridiculous.

I grew up in neighbouring Hawaii, where Tahiti is regarded as a brother.

I definitely think men prefer women more undone and natural than butch and masculine. They prefer a fresher, sexier, more feminine look.

I've always been baffled by critics of the CIA, who are horrified that it does illegal things. That is the purpose of an intelligence service: to perform illegal acts.

The most offensive thing that ever occurred in 'The New Yorker' would be, like, the mildest thing at a Chris Rock concert.

They said I couldn't play anything but an English boy. I knew I could. So I went to New York.