If a plus-size woman is not represented in fashion or on TV, what the hell are we doing?

I actually love modeling clothing and showing women that clothing and style can help your confidence shine.

I am always being asked to gain or lose weight, but I am at a point now where I don't care anymore. I love my body, I love my super-hourglass shape and I love showing it off.

I feel like we have to have [plus size models] as soon as possible. We're the norm. We're the majority.

I always say wear what makes you feel most confident, and confidence doesn't always come over night.

I wasn't put on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a plus-size model, I was put on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a model, as a rookie, as Ashley Graham. This is exactly where we're headed, and yes, there are so many more things we need to do in the curve/plus-size industry.

I got most of my confidence by having a mother who never said "I don't like this or this." It was just, "You've got to love what you have because it is the only body that has been given." I know that is where a lot of my confidence came from.