Linda Evangelista

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

When I work, it can be a 16-hour day.

No one is born with perfect eyebrow.

I'm so glad this worked out for me, I do think I know how to be a good model.

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

God help anyone who disobeys my recycling system. I have all the separated bins. I'm very adamant about it because I try to be a good citizen of the world, I really do. I even use eco-friendly cleaning products, but sometimes you just have to break open the disinfectant. Some jobs require it.

I never, ever used my son for publicity. He'll have his say one day if he wants it. He'll have the last word. He has time to defend himself.

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

I never get out of bed 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.

As long as designers want to dress me, photographers want to take my picture and companies think my face will help their products, then I won't go anywhere until they're done with me.

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

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

I can do anything you want me to do so long as I don't have to speak.

Being a rock star was out of the question. I can't sing.

It was God who made me so beautiful. If I weren't, then I'd be a teacher.

On days when I do not work, I am working on my image.

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 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.

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

When I started in the business, I was told I had three good years in me.

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.

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

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