Claudia Schiffer

Everything has to be perfect in my business. Because when there is a mistake I am the one who is responsible.

My passion is my family and the world of fashion.

Of course there are some models who are not good, but it has been proven that some models can act. Look at Kim Basinger, Sharon Stone or Andie MacDowell, who were all models - they are really fantastic actresses.

But it is true that some magazines have a policy to show only a certain amount of black girls on their covers. Naomi is right. It's not fair, and I wish it would change.

The stadium here in Munich is the best of the lot for me. It is absolutely fantastic, especially the way it lights up a different colour according to who is playing. It's superb.

I will continue modeling until they don't want me anymore basically because I do love it very much.

I love movies, I've always been interested in them, but I wanted to wait for the right time to start acting.

For me, football always meant that we came together as a family and, in the summer we played football outside.

Quentin Tarantino asked me to work with him but there is no way I am going to do that while Matthew Vaughn is working in film.

I know one day I'll be considered too old.

I've never hidden the fact that I used to be shy, even when I was 30. However, I might have been self-conscious on the inside, but I was never inhibited about my body.

My friends often tell me how very German I still am.

I'm fortunate enough that I don't have to accept every movie that comes along.

I've learned a tremendous amount over the years by watching designers work. I now have a good understanding of what sits well on the body, not to mention the importance of a great cut and quality.

Berlin is like being abroad in Germany. It's German, but not provincial.

I'm amazed when I see mothers wearing high heels. If your kids run off you can't run after them.

I'm a lot more self-confident than I used to be. To some extent I owe that to my children and my husband.

This is not a change of career for me. Just an expansion of it. I have contracts and obligations and business partners who are counting on me. And I would only want to do another movie if it's as good as this one.

All of my friends are my age and we are all ageing at the same time. We talk about it and moan, but it doesn't bother me.

I love wearing flat shoes, but I am not one of those girls who walks around in sweat pants and sneakers.

I actually don't meet very many men because they are, I guess, afraid to approach me or think that I'm from another planet.

The way Germans work is that they are slow to warm up but when they do they are your friend for life and very loyal.

I've never done any nudity, but I would do basically anything if a role called for it.

Berlin is like being abroad in Germany. Its German but not provincial.

I love being pregnant. You can do whatever you want.

I have a really basic uniform: in winter, black tights and any old dress that I can throw on. In summer, high-waisted jeans and this shirt, or that shirt, and a cashmere cardigan just in case.

I wanted to start with a very small role, to get my feet wet. I'm sure I'm not as good or as experienced as other actresses, but everybody has to start somewhere.