“I think people like to think I'm in some way financially dependent on ...” — Devon Aoki Quote

I think people like to think I'm in some way financially dependent on my family - on my dad - but the fact of the matter is I've been emancipated from my father since I was 14 years old. That's something people don't know or understand.

I always thought models had to fit a certain mould. I never thought I had what it takes. I'm too small and my look's pretty weird.

I think it's important that there is a change, especially in fashion. I'm pleased to be part of a 'new breed' of models who perhaps don't exactly fit the status quo.

I had professional stunt racers teaching me how to drive.

I'm pretty athletic, but I'm not very strong.

My idea of opening a restaurant was important. The whole point is that I couldn't have been totally dependent on acting for my income... even though I want to remain in the field of entertainment forever.

The Obama economy has led to more women dependent on government programs including food stamps.

If there is anyone dependent on your income - parents, children, relatives - you need life insurance.

I didn't want to be one of those artists who is surrounded by stylists and whose career is entirely dependent on whether or not a record executive liked me.

I try to search for roles where the character is not dependent on how she looks, but it is hard because I didn't know anyone in this industry, so I started as an extra and fought.