To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.
There is something akin to freedom in having a lover who has no control over you, except that which he gains by kindness and attachment.
When you have to do all the more crappy jobs before, you appreciate all the good work that comes out of that. There are many girls who immediately have a top model career, and there are lots of models who are doing things that aren't as exciting as doing big campaigns and beautiful magazines.