"Although I was born in Idaho and now live in New York, I definitely identify with the European aesthetic. Paris is my mecca; it's where I discovered my flair for fashion. But I pay rent and work in New York, so that is my home - I love the culture clash of the city."
About Dree Hemingway
Dree Hemingway — Life and Legacy
Dree Hemingway, an accomplished author, is recognized for her poignant exploration of identity and the complexities of self. As a member of the renowned Hemingway literary family, she navigates the weight of legacy while carving her own narrative. Her works often reflect a deep understanding of the human experience, particularly the struggle for authenticity in a world filled with expectations. In her writing, Dree articulates the tension between personal desires and familial obligations. She once remarked on the 'weight of family legacy,' illustrating how it can both inspire and confine. This perspective reveals her belief that true identity often emerges through the confrontation of inherited narratives. Dree's quotes resonate with readers today, as they challenge us to reflect on our own identities and the societal pressures that shape them. Her insights encourage a dialogue about self-acceptance and the courage to embrace one's true self amidst external influences.
Quote collection
Dree Hemingway quotes (page 1 of 2)
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"For me, style is about how you feel that day and what inspires you, as well as taking chances and making mistakes. Everything has to be comfortable. If things are too tight or too constricting, I feel out of my element."
"A fragrance that matches the personality of the man or woman who wears it is an integral part of the memory that you have of him or her. It goes without saying that it's a formidable weapon of seduction."
"I never go sexy. I'm more into a well-made pair of pants and a good shoe."
"I know my face better than anyone else."
"I prefer to leave a little room in my bag to grab goodies when I'm travelling, but otherwise you need one good pair of shoes that can be worn day or night, a pair of black jeans, and a nice dress."
"I'm a pants girl. I just feel more comfortable in them."
"I think the only reason I wanted to do modeling, really, was because I knew I wasn’t ready to act; I knew I didn’t have enough life experience, and I knew that doing photo shoots was a way of acting. Playing a character each shoot and being able to just emerge yourself in these awkward experiences - it was amazing."
"The people who go the craziest when they hear the name 'Hemingway' are my English teachers!"
"I dream of working with iconic directors such as Tim Burton, Baz Luhrmann, Terry Gilliam and Wes Anderson - so I'm setting my sights pretty high! My perfect role would be in a fairy-tale period piece, and I'm quite upset all the Harry Potter movies have been made as I'd love to have been in those."
"I'm the least sexy person in real life."
"If I were related to Monet, I don't know if I would be comfortable becoming an artist because it's too much, the comparison. If I wrote a book and put it out, the comparison to my great-grandfather, the comparison would be hilarious. Every critic, it would be their dream, they'd tear me apart."
"And I don’t want to turn actress. I want to do both. I wouldn’t have built the confidence to do acting if I didn’t model."
"My whole thing was, as much as I was inspired by what my parents do, and growing up on film sets, watching that made me really want to do that. I am my own person, and I think that the only thing with the Hemingway name is that it has gotten me in the door."
"Once, in an interview with 'V' magazine, I said that I preferred Fitzgerald to Hemingway. I think that Hemingway is an amazing writer, but by being related to him, I had it in my head that I had to like him."
"I would never write, ever. I might as well exile myself."
"I don't have any tattoos - I live vicariously through my sister, Langley, who has many. If I can't stick to one ensemble, I don't think I could stick to one tattoo."
"I'm never going to be cast as a 'Bond' girl. I mean, I could do it and I would love it. But I don't ooze sexuality."
"I remember having to read 'The Old Man and the Sea,' and I didn't want to read it; I didn't want to like Ernest Hemingway. I was being a stubborn teenager."
"I have a hard time finding something that I really enjoy reading, but I read 'The Great Gatsby' every summer."