I made my living being 20 or 30 pounds heavier than the average model. And thats where I got famous. – Tyra Banks
People always ask me if Im going to stop modeling because I have started an acting career. I hope to continue to model for years to come. – Tyra Banks
Black women have always been these vixens, these animalistic erotic women. Why cant we just be the sexy American girl next door? – Tyra Banks
Ive been singing for six years. Ive been in and out of the studios with top producers, but it wasnt something I was ready to express to the public or to the press. I wasnt ready to come out. I wanted to perfect my voice and be 100 percent positive that I could come out right. – Tyra Banks