Quotes by Tyra Banks

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.

Paris is one of the most beautiful places in all the world. Unfortunately, I was so homesick I couldn't appreciate its beauty.

I'm trying to build a strong business. I want to create new stars, new shows and new products for my audience and create a legacy that outlives me. There are so many other ways I want to reach women besides doing a talk show.

I don't go to the cool, trendy restaurants. I go to either the holes in the wall or the super-fancy restaurants where there are no cool people.

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

There's always going to be dreams and goals I have, but I never really tell people what they are.

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

I love food and feel that it is something that should be enjoyed. I eat whatever I want. I just don't overeat.

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

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 years to come.