Christie Brinkley

“Some people think you have to be a certain size to be a model, but I think it's more about how you feel about yourself.”

“Your diet has to be number one. If you are putting something in your body that is not serving you, you are not going to look and feel your best.”

“The key is to not let the camera, which depicts you in a certain way, dictate how you feel about yourself.”

“I finally hit my stride when I was 30. And I'm still striding!”

“I learned a long time ago that one of the best beauty secrets is to be happy.”

“I love being a mom. It's the best thing I've ever done.”

“Aging is a treat. It's a privilege. It's a journey. And it's something that we should be able to do with grace and dignity and respect.”

“Don't let the numbers define you.”

“I believe that if you're lucky enough to be in a position to give back, you should.”

“I have always been a big believer in the power of gratitude.”

“I think there's a certain grace in acknowledging what you can't change.”

“Bloom where you are planted.”

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”

“My secret to staying young is to keep learning.”