Five years from now I see myself still working hard to get where I want to be, because I think big.

A good night's sleep is always the best way to wake up and go to work.

You learn to be comfortable in your own skin, and your body changes throughout life, so you can't sweat the small stuff.

Accept yourself, love yourself.

I'm my own person, and I want people to know me for who I am.

I don't like to fly. What's it called when the plane shakes? Turbulence, takeoffs... I grab my chair, close my eyes, count to 30, breathe, and pray.

Don't be afraid to express yourself through fashion!

I don't want to be known as the black model. I want to be recognized as Chanel Iman, a personality.

My taste in music originates from my culture and heritage, and from traveling the world and listening to all kinds of fun sounds and bits.

It takes time to be who you really want to be. It doesn't happen overnight.

In a couple of years, I'll be the most glamorous woman, hopefully.

I love these pet names, " she said, gazing soulfully up into his eyes, "Nitwit. Sap skull. Termagant. How they make my heart flutter!

You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.

The way I see it, there's only one melody for any song.

Politics is a substitute for violence.

For me, the difference between an ‘ordinary’ and an ‘extraordinary’ person is not the title that person might have, but what they do to make the world a better place for us all.

I went to college for four years.

I've had trouble being in relationships and writing. This has been a real problem for me. I don't know if it's because I'm not free to fantasize or create these fantasy things about other people

Before a vision (dream) can become a reality, it must be owned by every member of the group.

An It bag is an It bag, only if you’re unlikely to possess it.

My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing . . . Long may our land be bright, With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King.