Best 14 quotes of Gemma Ward on MyQuotes

As a child, I was a clown. I didn't hesitate to make a fool of myself and I would love to completely take on wacky characters.

As a model you do play a certain role and you know as an actor you play another role.

I got on stage for the first time when I was seven. From seven until I was about nine it was probably more to do with just being on stage and having the attention.

I grew up on the beach. It was such a luxury to wake up to the sun and the ocean.

I have taken a break from the media spotlight for the past few years.

I'm very aware of my spending, but I'm not very aware of my income. There are certain times when I speak to my accountant, or something will pop up, and I'll be like 'oh' but it's not really a frontrunner in my head.

I realize you cant please everyone.

I think in terms of me shying away from modelling, I would like to clarify in some way that I was taking a break from many things in my life and obviously what people in the public see is that I'm pulling away from what is more public.

It's hard if you start believing that you should be really that perfect fantasy ideal, that people start believing because of all of the retouching. You can delve into that fantasy world and play with it, but when you walk away, that's not you.

I've always admired Cate Blanchett and the roles she chooses. I think she's got an incredible discipline in a way, with choosing roles that are going to help her grow and bring something interesting to the world.

I wanted to be like an actor or a comedian for a little while, because I was always wanting to make people laugh, and being stupid, so I never thought I'd be doing a job where you always have to look nice, and polished and sophisticated.

Lots of models have played mermaids throughout history and it is, kind of, a funny rite of passage.

Some girls get swept up in the lifestyle-clubbing and partying with celebrities. You can't live your life like that, though. It's fake.

To make my brothers and my sister laugh was the greatest joy to me in my life. I like people who can make fun of themselves a lot.