Tyra Banks

“I made my living being 20 or 30 pounds heavier than the average model. And that's where I got famous.”

“I don't think me walking away from modeling was scary for me. In hindsight, I think it was very risky, when you talk about risk. Because it paid the bills.”

“Homelessness is an issue close to my heart.”

“Who would have thought that the girl who was forced to go to the hospital because she's so skinny would one day be called too fat?”

“There have been top supermodels in the past that weren't as tall as the industry demands, like fashion icon Kate Moss.”

“I went to school for me - I didn't do it to make any sort of statement. So the very first year I was in school, I wasn't there under my own name. It was very incognito.”

“Moms, you are the first and most influential role model in your girl's life. Use that power.”

“I'm obsessed by Instagram.”

“I know some women are intimidated by makeup.”

“The runway symbolizes something in society that's very intimidating to women.”

“I used to love writing in my journal.”

“Journalists told me that a talk show wouldn't work. Some told me I was going to get canceled before my first season was up.”

“I think people are way less judgmental about chunky guys.”

“Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have the exact same eyes.”

“My natural hair texture is very kinky.”

“Don't save bold lashes and red lips for nighttime - do it in the day!”

“A while ago I said that, 'You know, I like a guy - he doesn't have to be all rich and famous - he can be normal.' And I remember I was walking in the mall, and this guy was like, 'Tyra, I'm...”

“I don't like expensive things... I just can't help looking in a magazine for the splurge and the save.”

“'Modelland' has always been a part of my mind and my heart. I'm excited that you'll be able to read about this magical world that's been living in my dreams for so many years.”

“Michelle Obama, you're one hot mama.”