Noemie Lenoir Quotes

Modeling is the world that I feel most welcome in.

I loved modeling. I absolutely loved it. I was so happy to get the cover of 'Vogue' - 23 times. I keep each copy. I made more money as a model than as an actress or as a filmmaker. In monetary terms, beauty pays more than anything.

Acting wasn't even in my world at all. My oldest sister worked at 'Glamour' magazine and said I should model, but I had no interest.

Modeling isn't all that tough.

Because I'm on the runway with some of the best models in the industry.

Modeling was a way of financing my fighting. My fighter friends definitely made fun of me: 'I've seen you in your underwear, bro!' But once they realized the girls loved it, they asked, 'How do I get into it?'

Modeling has always played off my D.J.-ing, but it is a fun supplement.

I've always only wanted to model. It really is the only life I want.

And I only do what I do in life, which is model.

As a model, I travel non-stop.

It's every girl's dream to be a cover girl!

I was always interested in fashion and beauty. I was fifteen when I was scouted in a flea market. Two years later, I arrived in New York. I was in awe because it was like another planet.

Modeling is a job. Even my mum doesn't believe that I do work hard.

I started with the modeling.

Modelling is an incredible platform.

You know, the fashion business is this legendary repository of young girls on their way to getting husbands. I really wanted to work.

If I hadn't been a model, I couldn't have become a movie actress.

I love being photographed, I love the ramp.

When I was a model, they called me 'Tyra;' now it's 'Ms. Banks.'

I think it's every girl's dream, a little bit, to be a model because it seems from the outside to be a glamorous industry and I was really into fashion, and I remember just being excited and wanting to be part of that.

I wanted to model when I was younger.

I don't wear much makeup, except during work. I felt lucky to be chosen to be a model. I used to joke, 'The next best thing to winning the lottery is having a beauty contract.'

Hollywood is my day job.

If you're a model, you're supposed to know how to walk, aren't you?

If you're a model, you're paid to be a muse.