'America's Next Top Model' is not a bunch of Barbies - it's a lot of girls that are atypically beautiful. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
On 'America's Top Model,' I've always told my girls to smile with their eyes. We call it 'smizing.' Over the years, it's… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
Moms, you are the first and most influential role model in your girl's life. Use that power. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I used to say in interviews that I don't necessarily want to be the first black woman or first model to do… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I just think, as a model, it's taught me to be a master of deception and illusion. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I created 'America's Next Top Model' one-hundred percent. I was in my kitchen making tea one morning, and I looked out the… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
Even when I was a teen model, I didn't think it was fair that I had to enter the acting world to… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
When I went to Paris after graduating high school, I saw a model who was 12 years old without any supervision. That… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
On 'America's Next Top Model,' I mentor girls on television. When that TV goes off, I actually mentor other girls in the… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
With 'America's Next Top Model,' I've always cast girls who the industry might call 'plus size' but I like to call 'fiercely… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I have a long list of different smiles that you can do, and every model should be equipped. Everybody can't handle the… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I have a lot of success and make a good living, but after while, you start going 'Why? Why are you doing all this?' — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
Black women don't have the same body image problems as white women. They are proud of their bodies. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I would not recommend a teen getting into modeling if they're not solid when it comes to their grades and school. That comes first.… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I close my eyes while driving and just sing along. I always open them again in time. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
People always ask me if I'm going to stop modeling because I have started an acting career. I hope to continue to model for… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I've made millions of dollars with the body I have, so where's the pain in that? — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
'Vogue' has the power to make and break - whether it's fashion trends, designers, models, and yes, even industry practices. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
