I made my living being 20 or 30 pounds heavier than the average model. And that's where I got famous. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I actually don't miss modeling and I think the reason why is because of America's Next Top Model. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
What I don't like to see is when models of different races come in and out of fashion. — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
As a model, you're so used to taking your clothes off that you just don't care. — 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… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
From offstage until the moment I walk onstage, I constantly tweak my talk show and 'Top Model', but at the same time,… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
Models now need to promote themselves, think like business women and diversify their careers by doing other things. Chances are very slim… — 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
I was embarrassed when a businessman friend asked, 'What's the yearly budget of your talk show? What's the per-episode budget?' And I… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I hate when models say 'Oh, plastic surgery is just a wrong thing. What are you talking about? You won the genetic… — Tyra Banks Copy Share Image
I don't like the label 'plus-size' -- I call it 'fiercely real.' On 'Top Model,' we call it fiercely real. I don't… — 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
Black women don't have the same body image problems as white women. They are proud of their bodies. — Tyra Banks Copy Share
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
I close my eyes while driving and just sing along. I always open them again in time. — Tyra Banks Copy Share
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
I've made millions of dollars with the body I have, so where's the pain in that? — Tyra Banks Copy Share
'Vogue' has the power to make and break - whether it's fashion trends, designers, models, and yes, even industry practices. — Tyra Banks Copy Share
I actually don't miss modeling and I think the reason why is because of America's Next Top Model. — Tyra Banks Copy Share
A while ago I said that, 'You know, I like a guy - he doesn't have to be all rich and famous - he… — Tyra Banks Copy Share
I have a poverty demon. I'll ask my accountant if I can afford something, and he'll say, 'What are you talking about?' — Tyra Banks Copy Share
