Quotes by Marie Helvin

My marriage to David Bailey ended one morning in 1983, while he was away on a photo-shoot.

Im well trained. The only reason I am this slim is that I have to fit into the clothes. The samples are size 8, and I am naturally a size 10 to 12. I have been on a diet for my entire life.

I lost all my investments after everything crashed in 2001. Prior to that, Id been living off the interest on my investments, which was very healthy because it allowed frequent travel, and I had a lovely apartment.

If Im on holiday, I travel light, but if it is a work trip, I take everything but the kitchen sink.

I try to be as positive as I can because I truly believe I am my feelings, and if Im sad, if I have regrets, they will show up as illnesses, they will show up as cancers... I dont want that.

When youve been touched by sadness and grief, it makes you vulnerable. And because I am vulnerable, I try to be positive. And when I say try, I really do mean try, because its an effort.

My sister Naomi and I always wanted to go to Tahiti. We planned a fantastic holiday to visit several islands, but at the last moment, Naomi cancelled. It was the first time Id holidayed alone, and it was absolutely the best.