"The runway symbolizes something in society that's very intimidating to women."
-Tyra Banks
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"I made my living being 20 or 30 pounds heavier than the average model. And that's where I got famous.“
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"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."
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"Black women don't have the same body image problems as white women. They are proud of their bodies."
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"Black women have always been these vixens, these animalistic erotic women. Why can't we just be the sexy American girl next door?"
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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."
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