I Think One Of The Biggest Things

I Would Not Recommend A Teen Getting Into Modeling If They're Not Solid When It Comes To Their Grades And School. That Comes First.

I Don't Like The Label 'plus-size' -- I Call It 'fiercely Real.' On 'top Model,' We Call It Fiercely Real. I Don't Want To Use The Term 'plus-size,' Because, To Me, What The Hell Is That? It Just Doesn't Have A Positive Connotation To It. I Tend To Not Use It.

[you] Have What It Takes To Be A Victorious, Independent, Fearless Woman.

I Made My Living Being 20 Or 30 Pounds Heavier Than The Average Model. And That's Where I Got Famous.

When I Was A Young Girl, I Lost A Lot Of Weight Over One Summer - Involuntarily - And Was Just Really Depressed And Sad. There Was Nothing I Could Do To Gain Weight. I Would Look In The Mirror And Call Myself Disgusting Every Day.