It’s time to give back; you know, I’ve lived in this beautiful world of fashion for so long, and it’s time to really get my hands dirty and get in the trenches and see the world for what it really is. Karen Elson Read Quote
I’ve been writing songs since I was at least 20. That’s what I wanted to do before I became a model. Karen Elson Read Quote
There was this moment, particularly after I had my first child, where I felt like, ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever make a record, or if this is always going to be something just floating around in my head.’ Karen Elson Read Quote
I am a woman. I go on set, and I’ll be who I am, and I’ll represent who I am. I think it comes with age. Karen Elson Read Quote
Ultimately, I’ve learned to pride myself on being quirky. I very much adore people who are outcasts, and I’ve always loved to be around interesting, circus-type people. Karen Elson Read Quote
I feel like somehow I’m living my life mentally in reverse. It’s taken me to my 30s to feel relaxed and comfortable in my skin. I think I’m going to be dancing on tables when I’m 50. I really hope I am. Karen Elson Read Quote
At some hotels, I feel like I have to be dressed to the nines – perfectly eccentric – to walk out the door. Karen Elson Read Quote
It’s just this huge sense of relief I have with myself right now… It took me to be 31 to go, ‘Wow, I’m really happy being a model.’ Karen Elson Read Quote