Tyra Banks Quotes

Girls of all kinds can be beautiful - from the thin, plus-sized, short, very tall, ebony to porcelain-skinned; the quirky, clumsy, shy, outgoing and all in between. It's not easy though because many people still put beauty into a confining, narrow box...Think outside of the box...Pledge that you will look in the mirror and find the unique beauty in you.

Never dull your shine for somebody else.

Don't chase the money... chase the passion. Because that's what is going to keep you happy and motivated and jumping out of that bed Monday morning.

I haven't seen the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre. I haven't seen anything. I don't really care.

Love every part of yourself. Even the things that frustrate you. They make you who you are!

Black women have always been these vixens, these animalistic erotic women. Why can't we just be the sexy American girl next door?

Stop saying these negative things about yourself. Look in the mirror and find something about yourself that's positive and celebrate that!

There is 3 key things for good photography: the camera,lighting and... Photoshop

I love the confidence that makeup gives me.

Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It's about accepting all of yourself.

You can have all the potential in world, but unless you have confidence, you have nothing.

Keep in mind that we should always thank those who hurt us, especially those who did so bad we are forced to transform. They risk the eternal verdict of going to hell just to make us better than who we are.

Once you plant seeds of success, your tree will bear fierce fruit.

I am totally against plastic surgery. A lot of people think I have breast implants because I have the biggest boobs in the business.

I am totally against plastic surgery. A lot of people think I have breast implants because I have the biggest boobs in the business. But I was a 34C when I was 17...They stay up when I wear a push-up bra. But if people could see me when I come home and take off my bra, how could they think these are fake?

Perfect is boring, human is beautiful

Don't make excuses - make improvements!

When I think about moguls, I think like Donald Trump who... owns NYC practically. That's a mogul. I feel like I'm on my way to a lot more, but mogul is a really serious thing. I think it's a word that gets thrown around easily.

A smile is the most important thing you wear.

Beauty's easy. Modeling is not just about being pretty.

Hotness to me is scary. I don't want to be hot. I just want to be a staple. I want to be something that's trusted.

I'm competitive with myself. I always try to push past my own borders.

I'm not ugly, but my beauty is a total creation.

Its so important to understand your good attendance ups your chances of graduating.

A lot of young girls think that the opposite of fake is rudeness. And just as ugly as fake is, so is saying whatever is on your mind because it's the truth.

You've got to learn to accept the fool in you as well as the part that's got it goin' on.

Models now need to promote themselves, think like businesswomen and diversify their careers by doing other things. Chances are very slim that a mere model will become a household name today.

I've always seen modeling as a stepping stone.

[You] have what it takes to be a victorious, independent, fearless woman.

Modeling chose me, I didn't choose modeling.

Designers are very fickle. I never wanted to be a victim of that. You're in one minute, out the next.

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

I had had an extroverted personality with a lot of friends, but when I lost the weight and grew so tall, I withdrew within myself.

I don't like the label 'plus-size' -- I call it 'fiercely real.' On 'Top Model,' we call it fiercely real. I don't want to use the term 'plus-size,' because, to me, what the hell is that? It just doesn't have a positive connotation to it. I tend to not use it.

Pledge that you will look in the mirror and find the unique beauty in you.

It's not like I want to hop on a bandwagon, because I said it 15 years ago - bringing a child into your life who is not genetically yours is one of the most beautiful things you can do. But I'm also interested in having my own baby, too.

Girls of all kinds can be beautiful; from the thin, plus-sized, short, very tall, ebony to porcelain-skinned

I just want you to be yourself. Be a bigger yourself.

Love me or hate me I promise that it will never make or break me...<3

I'm a perfectionist. Sometimes I have to remind myself that it's okay if there are flaws here and there.

I'm a big fan of Lady Gaga. I think she's kinda what modeling is about in a way: Unique-ness, different-ness, edginess, quirkiness is actually special and I think her message is - I wouldn't say it's exactly like my message - but there are similarities in embracing your uniqueness. When she talks about being born this way, I really think she's absolutely fabulous.

In high school I definitely had a clique of friends. And what I loved about it was that we were healthy and good girls.

I love all kinds of bread. Whenever I crave junk food, I want salty things like peanuts or potato chips.

You can't model for the rest of your life, so it is important to diversify your career.

Many kids only think about the present moment and don't realize that they are creating a digital footprint, which will follow you forever! You have to be careful about what you put on the Internet. It can even prevent you from getting a job! Other kids... especially girls... give in to peer pressure and take racy photos for boys because they think it will make the boy like them more. This NEVER works. Girls, let him like you with your clothes on.

I think every woman would want to do something about their cellulite!

I enjoy doing fashion shows and transforming myself into different looks for photo shoots.

As a model, you're so used to taking your clothes off that you just don't care.

I've helped some of my classmates on how to strategize to get to the next level of their businesses. And it's interesting, because here I am sitting there from the entertainment industry and the fashion industry, and I'm giving a billionaire that has a business that's been in his family for 300 years - I'm giving him advice about strategy!

My nutritionist says, 'If you bite it, write it.' Writing down everything that you put in your mouth really helps. I don’t count a damn calorie. But when I’m really trying to eat healthy, I write everything down. It really holds me accountable and puts me on a healthier path.