“And I do know about body image. About worrying about it. I made my living being 20 or 30 pounds heavier than the average model. And that's where I got famous. Victoria's Secret said I sold more bras and panties than anybody else, and I was traipsing down that runway with 30 pounds more booty than the other girls. So it had a lot to do with my success, my weight, but it's also always been an issue for me, so I can relate.”

— Tyra Banks

Euan Ferguson (April 15, 2007) "Interview: Tyra Banks - The supermodel turned spokeswoman" http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/apr/15/fashion.features5, The Guardian, Guardian News and Media Limited.

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