But the thing is, I was never looking at a strategic way of gaining fame. That's not why i'm doing this.

Lily Collins at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Feb 24, 2013)

“My advice for girls who are waiting for their Prince Charming is to be open for anything. Be open to new experiences, be open to the idea that it may take longer than you want, but if you’re open to meeting new people and new adventures, then love will come along.”

I realized the quirky things that make you different are what make you beautiful.

Lily Collins photographed by Hilary Walsh for ‘LA Times Magazine’ in 2012

“I can still do what I want to do on a weekend, like go to the flea market. I don’t ever want that to stop. I don’t want to suddenly have to sacrifice parts of myself, and I don’t feel like I am, knowing that people are going to be more interested in my personal life. I don’t want to acquire whatever ‘fame’ is. I just want to be able to continue doing what I love to do.”