Erin 0'Connor 44, grew up near Birmingham. Her father is a furnace builder and her mother works in a nursery school. In 1996, she was spotted by a model scout at BBC Clothes Show Live and, within months, was working on a Versace campaign. She is now one of the most sought-after models in the world and vice-chair of the British Fashion Council. She lives in London.
When were you happiest?
French kissing on Tower Bridge under a full moon in the wee small hours.
What is your earliest memory?
Being held by Dad with the rhythm of his heart lulling me to sleep.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Annie Lennox - she's a private woman with integrity.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I'm too diplomatic. I tend to edit my mind before I speak - it can be incredibly draining.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Unnecessary judgment.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Appearing on a Paris catwalk in a beard.
Aside from a property, what's the most expensive thing you've bought?
An electric-yellow mohair rug.
What is your most treasured possession?
A passport picture of my Mum when she was 19.
Where would you like to live?
In bed.
What makes you depressed?
Overtly happy people.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
My Celtic knees.
What is your most unappealing habit?
Stubbornness combined with an inability to forgive.
What is your favourite word?
'Dreadful'.
What is your favourite book?
Restless, by William Boyd.
What is your fancy dress costume of choice?
Liza Minnelli in Cabaret.
What is the worst thing anyone's said to you?
'Excuse me, madam, you have a thong hanging out of your handbag.'
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Crisp sandwiches - cheese and onion on white bread with butter.
What do you owe your parents?
A grandchild.
What or who is the love of your life?
I can't say - it makes me nervous.
What does love feel like?
Like I've been kidnapped of my senses.
What was the best kiss of your life?
A sloppy wet smackeroo from my three-year-old nephew.
Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?
Angelica Houston, Alan Carr, Bette Davis, Rik Mayall and Liz Smith.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
'No, but seriously, can you believe it?'
What is the worst job you've done?
Shooting hosiery on top of an iceberg and getting my backside stuck to it.
What has been your biggest disappointment?
Not becoming a ballerina.
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
The bits that consumed me with guilt.
If you could go back in time, where would you go?
To the beach at Ballycastle in Ireland where many happy summer holidays were spent wading through seaweed.
When did you last cry, and why?
When I broke my toe.
How often do you have sex?
I am a lady.
What is the closest you've come to death?
An emergency landing in a snow storm in Philadelphia.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
A chef would be nice.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Learning to surf - a 6ft frame is a real hindrance for the sport.
What keeps you awake at night?
Not reading my bank statements thoroughly enough!
What song would you like played at your funeral?
Cell Block Tango from the musical Chicago.
How would you like to be remembered?
As a little bit naughty and a lot nice.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Tell us a joke.
I once got deported from the US.
Tell us a secret
Growing up I had an insane crush on Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys.
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