Lily Cole Inspirational Quotes (28)

Talent is crucial. It needs to be driven by motivation, but blind ambition isn't the key.

America has had an influence on me, as has going out with a Cuban-American guy and having lots of American friends. But I am still fundamentally British and speak with a British accent and feel very English.

I take my books everywhere. Plane journeys are a good opportunity to study, or also when I'm having my hair done.

Marilyn Monroe and Vivienne Leigh are real icons of mine. In terms of visual culture, they are both so iconic. There weren't any paparazzi shots of them falling out of taxis, so they will always look so incredible.