CINDY CRAWFORD

It's important for moms to have alone time. However, that's the first thing that goes on a busy day. Fortunately for me, because of my job, I have to find the time to do it. At least that's the way my mind sees it. I have to exercise to be able to fit the clothes and book the jobs.

I have cellulite. I admit it. But sometimes I just say, 'Screw it, I am going to wear a bikini.'

I think the way kids learn most is not by what you say, but by what you do.

Life is where you're at. Whatever you're doing is enough. You don't need to do everything well all the time. When you live your life like that, it's a huge relief.

I'm all-American. Sexy but not intimidating. Not the kind of woman who's going to steal someone's husband.

I always knew I wanted to have children. When I met my husband, Rande, I thought, 'This is the guy.' When you are getting ready to become a mom, being in love with someone just isn't enough. You need to think about whether he would be a good parent and raise your children with similar beliefs.

I don't waste as much time at work because I'd rather spend it with my kids.

In the studio, I do try to have a thought in my head, so that it's not like a blank stare.

I've tried and failed a lot. But I've also tried to be really clear about my brand. It is who I am. I'm a mum, I'm a wife, I'm 44 and from the Midwest.

I like to work. The self-esteem and satisfaction that I get from working makes me a better person, which makes me a better mom.

I married someone whom I was close friends with first. I think that was a really good move.

Most of the reason I work out now is not for the external - it's for how I feel. I find working out gives me more energy. I started eight days after he was born.

It's become another dimension to who I am. I don't think Sports Illustrated is going to be wanting me. But who cares? I'm at a different place in my life.

Twitter is just like posting old-fashioned press releases, and it can be very effective in promoting your business interests and charity work.

I don't want to have to be beautiful all the time. I want to be able to look cruddy in my weekend sweats, with a pimple on my face and pimple cream on top of the pimple. The expectation to always be beautiful bothers me.

Just because you can wear a micro-miniskirt it doesn't mean you should. You don't need to show your midriff, either, if you're over 40.

Having children really changes your priorities.

I don't have to try to be perfect at everything.

I think a lot of people secretly wish they were a rock star, and I'm no exception.

If I put on a few pounds, it goes straight to my butt.

Fashion and style is just that. Fashion and style. It's not brain surgery.

I wasn't the most popular girl in school by any means.

You don't even want to look in the mirror after you've had a baby, because your stomach is just hanging there like a Shar-Pei.

I don't look the same as I did 20 years ago, nor should I.

Our family room, where we live, is about togetherness and ease. Nothing in my house is too formal. There are no coasters on tables; the kids can eat Popsicles on the couch if they want to. I let them ride these little cycles we got for them when they were 3 that have rubber wheels and no pedals.