Lily Collins inspired by dad

SURREY, UK: Lily Collins’ famous father made her want to ‘’make a mark on the world’’. The 24-year-old actress - the daughter of musician Phil Collins and his American second wife Jill Tavelman - has been determined to succeed since she was just a child and says the ‘In The Air’ hitmaker has always been one of her biggest inspirations. She said: ‘’I was a complete outsider when I moved to the States from London at five years old. Having an English accent, I felt alienated. I wanted to fit in and I learned to adapt. I’ve been driven since the day I was born. I grew up watching my dad, who is an incredibly strong man.’’ –EX

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