"Designers are very fickle. I never wanted to be a victim of that. You're in one minute, out the next."
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Tyra Banks, born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California, is a multifaceted American model, television personality, producer, and businesswoman whose influence transcends the fashion industry. Rising to fame as one of the first Black models to appear on the cover of prestigious magazines like *Sports Illustrated* and *Victoria's Secret*, she broke barriers and redefined beauty standards. Beyond modeling, Banks is renowned for creating and hosting *America's Next Top Model*, empowering aspiring fashionistas while promoting diversity and self-acceptance. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations.
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"One thing my mom used to tell me was to look to the other side, and know that my present is not going to be everything. So if I'm having a bad day, she goes, 'Just imagine tomorrow. This is going to be over. This is going to be done with.'"
Tyra Banks"Stop saying these negative things about yourself. Look in the mirror and find something about yourself that's positive and celebrate that!"
Tyra Banks"When I was a young girl, I lost a lot of weight over one summer - involuntarily - and was just really depressed and sad. There was nothing I could do to gain weight. I would look in the mirror and call myself disgusting every day."
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"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."
Tyra Banks"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 actually become part of pop culture. I would be walking down the street, and girls would say, 'Smize!'"
Tyra Banks"Even when I was a teen model, I didn't think it was fair that I had to enter the acting world to get insurance."
Tyra Banks"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. My mother always told me that came first."
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