“I started to model because I thought I could use it as an excuse to ot...” — Tao Okamoto Quote

“I started to model because I thought I could use it as an excuse to others, like, 'Yeah, I'm tall because I'm a model.'”

“I've always loved fashion and, of course, enjoyed my experiences walking on runways, but I love watching the shows as well! Now I understand more why it's such a big deal for the industry and why people work so hard before and during fashion weeks. It's interesting to see the same things from a different angle.”

“Hugh Jackman is just the nicest person in the world. I know everybody says that, and it's almost boring to hear, but he is really, really perfect.”

“I love research. Sometimes I think writing novels is just an excuse to allow myself this leisurely time of getting to know a period and reading its books and watching its films. I see it as a real treat.”

“It's like some weird excuse for high school kids to vomit. It's not good. It's stupid. I'm sure that's not what St. Patrick's Day is supposed to be about, but who knows.”

“I've always got an excuse to be inspired by somewhere, so I always spend a lot of time wandering around new places, in my own world. I just like people watching.”