Twiggy Quotes

When I got to 40, I was happy. Now I can wear what I like, listen to what I like, don't have to try and be cool. I'm someone's dad and it doesn't matter any more. That's an enormous freedom.

To hang out in a gay bar or put on a sequined halter top makes me feel like a total person.

I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief.

It's very nice to be able to be who you are.

But a true diva has dismissed that drama. A true diva's heart is open, and she's ready to play by her own rules - rules that are gentle and kind.

The older you get, the more yourself you can be and the less worried you are about what other people think.

Life is more fun when you stop caring what other people think.

I feel empowered the fact that I can look the way that I do on stage and in photos - I can look that way any time I want. And I feel like it's important message to other women that they can do it, too.

The truth sets you free. It's a very liberating thing, when you say this is who I am warts and all and then you can just get on with life. It's amazing.

Not wearing make-up? I can do it, and don't think twice.

You know, I'm Australian, so I'm not too flashy or glitzy... I've stopped dressing for other people. If I think I look good, that's the most important thing.

I don't allow anybody to change me. I still walk outta my house in rollers and I take walks. I do not care what people think.

Whipping your hair means not being afraid to be yourself.

I'm a big believer in everybody being themselves. If not doing a swimsuit calendar is yourself, that's great. But if doing a swimsuit calendar is yourself, then you should be able to do it. What I do outside the car adds to who I am and expresses a different side of me.

I'm learning that you can be comfortable and still look beautiful.

The most important thing I can tell you about aging is this: If you really feel that you want to have an off-the-shoulder blouse and some big beads and thong sandals and a dirndl skirt and a magnolia in your hair, do it. Even if you're wrinkled.

My advice to anyone is to try to go cold turkey of make-up and fake tan and see how liberating it feels.

I've always stood for one thing, and that is having freedom, and part of that is the freedom to unapologetically be yourself.

As far as I'm concerned, I don't really care anymore what people think about me. I'm just gonna be me.

I just want to be someone who stands up for being herself.

As you get older, you become more unapologetic about how you really are, how you feel about things, and you really say it out loud.

Despite what anti-aging ads say, growing older can be better. I feel better in my skin, 100 percent. You have greater effects of gravity, but the better sense of yourself you have is something I wouldn't trade. Women who lie about their age - 'why?'

'St. Trinian's' is probably taking it to the extreme, but in essence it's saying, 'If you be yourself, you can do whatever you want,' and it's sort of a fun message.

Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self.

My whole life, I've wanted to feel comfortable in my skin. It's the most liberating thing in the world.