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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.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn I feel like every project that I’ve been doing, I’ve learned something about myself. It’s like I’ve cracked something, or my vision of myself has gotten wider.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn Being such a tomboy growing up, that was one thing that changed me as a person, as well. It broadened me, like me cracking myself open in a certain way.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn For me, being onstage for an hour and a half, my confidence was really huge for me. Doing eight shows a week for a run.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn I think it was four years ago when my feelings were changing towards the industry.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn 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.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn Not just in modeling, but in society, there’s so much pressure about what a woman should be, and, of course, it’s just so unobtainable.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn It will appeal to girls who are confident and have a strong personal expression of style and identity in the way that they dress and what this says about themselves.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn I’m just learning and growing, and overcoming the fear.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn You watch her, and you can’t help but notice all of that about her. She’s so influential.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn I’ve always got on with lads, more than I have with girls.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn Fashion isn’t me, even though I work in it. It’s just materialistic stuff.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn Modelling is only about the look. In acting, it’s the feel that matters.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn 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.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn I just want to do whatever makes me happy…Like being totally conscious. Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do. Being with friends, having fun…being a bit daft.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn
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