Erin O'Connor

My job is to sell clothes to very rich women. ”

As a model, part of my job is to be critiqued physically. ”

In my job, I am portrayed as a misfit, a grandiose high fashion lady or an unearthly creature. At home, it's important I can look in the mirror, strip away the disguise and be comfortable with who stares back. ”

I am the world's laziest shopper, but very rarely have I had to take anything back. ”

Someone once referred to modeling as being like winning the lottery gene pool. It's such an odd way to put things, but what is different about modelling is that the industry often picks you. ”

It's not about hiding your imperfections on a shoot; it's about embracing them and being unapologetic about them. ”

My perfect bag would be practical but also have the stylish element to it; it would be bold and colourful. I would actually be able to open and close it. That would be a first. ”

Clothes are like a suit of armour when you're young. I was quite a shy teen, so I wanted to make aggressive statements with the way I looked. I'd say my goth/indie stage was the worst: there was a lot of experimentation involving pink food dye in my fringe. ”

Caution is the key to safe cycling. I'm aware that cars are bigger than me, but I feel quite safe. I'm in control, liberated and free, when I'm on my bike. ”

I'm like a tourist when I'm in London. ”