Tyra Banks Quotes

A model needs to know how to project herself into the camera.

Because I'm on the runway with some of the best models in the industry.

I don't think I was a good model. I think I was born to emote and act. I would walk down the ramp and smile and they used to say, 'Give us a blank look.' It was really difficult not to smile.

I love being photographed, I love the ramp.

I love being on the catwalk.

Modeling has always played off my D.J.-ing, but it is a fun supplement.

My dad actually taught me how to do the catwalk because he used to do modeling. He taught me how to do that little swivel at the end.

Me, I'm good at nothing but walking on the set with a pretty dress.

I'm not really a model.

When you're modeling you're actually acting for the camera and the photographer. It's more fun, too because there are no lines to memorize.

A girl must have an indefinable magic, real character, a strong sense of self. Her role is to respond to the brief of a photographer or communicate the vision of a designer - while making whatever she does look utterly effortless and whatever she wears utterly seamless.

As a model you need to be able to do the craziest things.

If you're a model, you're supposed to know how to walk, aren't you?

If you're a model, you're paid to be a muse.

I never thought I'd be the type of girl who'd be doing, like, fashion shoots.

In ten years of modeling, I've trained myself to relax and be able to use my upper body.

I got scouted for modeling on the street. I'm such a tomboy - still am. I just never thought about modeling before, but I thought, 'Ooh, interesting, similar world, perhaps it's a way into something.' Then, I was on my third photo shoot ever, and Adam Leech from 'Downtown Abbey' saw me reading poetry and asked me to recite some.

I decided to turn in my pompoms and focus on modeling.

It's something I am confident about. It gives me an adrenaline rush - who wouldn't want want to wear beautiful clothes and jewellery and look wonderful - it's a dream job for many.

I'm a model, I have to be confident in front of a camera otherwise I wouldn't be doing my job.

Most actors don't like doing still photo shoots, but I love them. I'm very comfortable, and I enjoy the clothes, looking good, and freezing the moment.

Modeling isn't all that tough.

Actors do like watching girls parade down the runway for some reason.

It's my sick fantasy to be a Cosmo cover.

I really love 'America's Next Top Model.' I'm always tweeting about it, and people are like, 'You need to get a life!' Any time I do a photo shoot, I always think, 'What would Tyra say?'