“Sometimes you just have to jump out in faith, and the rest takes care of itself.”
“All they see is a glimpse of us on TV and they don’t know us.”
“You know I don’t have any gimmicks really. I don’t have any silly things that I say; I don’t know, I guess I’m just going to have a really hot dress and a nice pair of shoes and just go out there and look fabulous and try to sing my best.”
“I’m able to eat and I think that that’s what women should be able to do. I eat food and I don’t think twice about it.”
“Sorry you guys are staring at my butt the whole time!”
“I urge you to jump out, take chances and your dreams will also come true.”
“I’ve learned that it’s ok to speak your mind.”
“Why is it that if a woman says something back to the judges with confidence, she’s labeled a snob?”
“Once you’re finally healed from something, it’s easier to talk about it.”
“I live my life truthfully.”
“I am a strong woman.”
“I don’t have this attitude that everything’s going to come my way.”
“It’s so important to have positive, beautiful women as influences.”
“I have a lot of support around me and a strong head on my shoulders.”
“You can’t make everyone happy and sometimes you have to be the bad guy. It’s part of life.”
“I want girls to know you can eat and be beautiful and be loved.”
“I am thankful I can accept who I am and not be so affected by what other people think.”
“Hi, Mom. Mom. I’m in the middle of doing press stuff. Oh, I love you too.”
“There were so many dark days for me, but they made me stronger.”
“See? I didn’t even explode!”
“I would just say that there is a solution to an eating disorder and I’m not just speaking of eating disorders, but addictions that you are able to overcome it and I think that asking for help is the first start. So here’s to your new life!”
“I admire people with beautiful skin, so I really like getting compliments on my skin. I’m always examining it with a large mirror and always looking at the flaws.”
“I have never been into the club scene, I wear underwear under my dresses. I have always been an old soul. I have a spiritual grounding that keeps things in perspective.”