I've always wanted to break the stereotype of being a model. Daria Werbowy More Quotes by Daria Werbowy More Quotes From Daria Werbowy I hope somewhere along the way, I've inspired someone to do something. ... And I hope they say that I was nice and polite. Daria Werbowy inspired nice way Of course, there are days when you're not feeling your best and you still have to stand up there and it can be difficult. But those days pass and you move on. Daria Werbowy difficult feelings moving The thought of attention made me want to hide in a closet. I wasn't a kid who liked attention. I liked solitude and I still kind of do. Daria Werbowy solitude attention kids Words are difficult and photography takes the words away from things. It's difficult to talk about something that seems to come very naturally to you, to explain a process. A moment is really difficult to put on paper. Daria Werbowy difficult moments photography I've gone through a lot of different phases on what I do and why I do it - morally and ethically. I've tortured myself about it, especially in dealing with success and money. Daria Werbowy phases different gone Sailing really forces you to be present and in the moment. You kind of forget about the bullshit of life. Your thoughts go away because you're focused on making sure everything's working. I like being in that place. Daria Werbowy sailing bullshit going-away Modeling's terrifying to a lot of people. Standing in front of a camera is terrifying. I like a challenge. Daria Werbowy cameras challenges people Nudity seems to be an issue that America can't get over in general. I wonder when the day will come when we finally become okay with it, with the human form. Daria Werbowy nudity okay wonder When I was a kid, I was always around boys. I was always trying to keep up with boys - skateboarding and snowboarding. If my brother was mowing the lawn, I had to mow the lawn. If my brother was using a hammer, I needed to use a hammer. I've always been a little bit of a feminist. Daria Werbowy brother boys kids And of course there is nothing better than wearing the same T-shirt for days and not brushing my hair for weeks. Daria Werbowy t-shirt week hair I grew up in a sailing family. My dad lived for sailing, and when we moved to Canada when I was a child, he really wanted us to learn. Daria Werbowy sailing dad children Sometimes I am still surprised that I'm a model and that people think I'm good-looking. I've gone through a lot of different phases on what I do and why I do it - morally and ethically. I've tortured myself about it, especially in dealing with success and money. I just had to learn to look at it as a job, as opposed to identifying myself as a model and thinking of myself as a part of this industry. I just thought, Okay, this is an opportunity to learn and see and meet people. Still, I am a Scorpio and I'm quite competitive. Daria Werbowy opportunity people thinking The fact that my parents got over to Canada is kind of amazing in and of itself. Had they not immigrated when I was a child, I probably would have never been doing what I'm doing. So, thanks, Canada! Daria Werbowy canada parent children If I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it as best I can. I'm going to give it everything. Daria Werbowy i-can ifs giving I just had to learn to look at it as a job, as opposed to identifying myself as a model and thinking of myself as a part of this industry. Daria Werbowy jobs looks thinking I like terrifying. Modeling's terrifying to a lot of people too. Standing in front of a camera is terrifying. I like a challenge. Sailing really forces you to be present and in the moment. You kind of forget about the bullshit of life. Your thoughts go away because you're focused on making sure everything's working. I like being in that place. Daria Werbowy sailing bullshit people Sometimes I am still surprised that I'm a model and that people think I'm good-looking. Daria Werbowy sometimes people thinking When I was a kid, everywhere I went people said I should be a model, but I was more into skateboarding. Daria Werbowy skateboarding kids people Sailing is the closest I can get to nature - it's adrenaline, fear, a constant challenge and learning experience, an adventure into the unknown. And of course there is nothing better than wearing the same T-shirt for days and not brushing my hair for weeks. Daria Werbowy challenges hair adventure Off the top of my head, I can't really think of anyone who really took me under their wing. You get advice from everyone. Kate Moss once said to me, "Don't worry about the past, just keep going." That has always sort of stuck with me. Daria Werbowy worry past thinking
