Tyra Banks

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

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

When I am full, I stop eating.

When I'm coming offstage after my show, I'm thinking about what's on my TiVo.

Smiles come naturally to me, but I started thinking of them as an art form at my command. I studied all the time. I looked at magazines, I'd practice in front of the mirror and I'd ask photographers about the best angles. I can now pull out a smile at will.

I've been singing for six years. I've been in and out of the studios with top producers, but it wasn't something I was ready to express to the public or to the press. I wasn't ready to come out. I wanted to perfect my voice and be 100 percent positive that I could come out right.

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.

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

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

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'm very comfortable speaking to millions of people, but not comfortable in a small, intimate social setting. Like cocktail hour. I get very panicky.

I look up to Martha Stewart, and I love that she has product lines that are true extensions of her brand.