Agyness Deyn

It is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Meryl Streep. You watch her, and you can't help but notice all of that about her. She's so influential. ”

I love 'Breathless,' and 'Paris, Texas,' and 'Badlands.' I was obsessed with those films in my teens. I remember watching 'Badlands' and being amazed that there were these scenes in which nobody said anything and the silence told the whole story. ”

I'd love to have tea and scones with the Queen; she's my idol. ”

I think modelling was like the university of life, really. You get to travel but you get thrown into this adult world, which is kind of quite scary. ”

I never knew modelling was what I wanted to do. I was just meandering through life having fun, having a laugh with my friends. ”

I've always been really private about my personal life. I don't talk about it. ”

The fact is I'm choosy, but mainly about a man's character. He has to be interesting, funny and clever. I don't even mind if he's not very good-looking. ”

Well, I suppose I've never really had a lifestyle that needs upkeep. I don't get cabs; I'm on the Tube with my Oyster card. ”

When you're young, you say it how it is, and even your views are, like, 'This is totally the truth', 'cos you don't know any difference, so there's a real confidence in your way of thinking. ”

I want to play positive role models - women who mean something to other women. ”