Linda Evangelista

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

I don't get cast for every job and I understand that.

Fashion faux pas should be celebrated. I enjoy them because it means we're not all clones.

Why would I be embarrassed about being Canadian? I'm very proud. We're just the nicest people. Everyone likes us.

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

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

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

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.

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

I eat super healthy and I'm super fit. I dabble in every type of fitness. I have a trainer and I go to the gym. I do yoga as well.

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.

Hair is the greatest thing to experiment with because it's not permanent. If I didn't like my colour, I'd just change it.