Marisa Miller quotes

Marisa Miller is an American model and actress, widely recognized for her work with Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Known for her athletic figure and California girl image, she became one of the most prominent supermodels of the 2000s. She has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts and has appeared in film and television. Here are 35 of her quotes:

I feel my absolute best-physically, mentally and spiritually-when I'm surfing every day.

Marisa Miller

Everyone in my family is a nurse except me.

Marisa Miller

I like to have curves and feel like a woman. I hope that people see that in my photos and know that healthy is better than skinny.

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I'd say I was a tomboy... I took wood chop in high school and I was very into volleyball and football, and [was] very unaware of anything girly for a long time.

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Well, beauty's in the eye of the beholder... It's all subjective. I'm kind of shy about it, but I'll take it.

Marisa Miller

I'd love to design my own swim collection for them (VS)...Heidi (Klum) does the lipsticks, I would love to one day do the bikinis.

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I love rock and roll. Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong decade because I love Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix and... those are my bands.

Marisa Miller

Growing up, I was always really shy about my body.

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When I go home to Santa Cruz, I'm the same girl as when I grew up.

Marisa Miller

The women on that list are amazing, so to be on it for the first time and have this position is crazy. I'm not one to walk around and strut like Miss Thing, so I'm pretty humbled.

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I'm very down-to-earth and approachable, and I can be one of the guys and watch sports... I like to cook - I'm like the girl next door.

Marisa Miller

All girls like guys who are tough. Obviously, riding a motorcycle - I don't want to say that there's a bad boy quality - but there's definitely a tough and macho thing about a guy who rides a motorcycles and that element of danger. That's really sexy.

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Eighty percent of the things I do are not natural for my personality. I believe you have to fake it till you make it. Act like you're confident and you'll get there.

Marisa Miller

Working out is not a luxury, it's a necessity.

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I don't starve myself. Anyone who knows me will tell you I have an appetite. I'd much rather work out and not diet than not work out and have to diet.

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I'm very shy. I know it's weird for a person who models lingerie and swimsuits, but I don't like to be the center of attention!

Marisa Miller

Eating smart is all about having an awareness of your body. The most obvious way to do that is by seeing it. So when you're trying to lose weight, spend more time wearing less. I don't think I could eat a plate of nachos naked could you?

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I have to have music playing constantly. It creates the tone and mood for anything you are doing. I specifically love rock, and Jimi Hendrix is one of my favorite artists. My favorite song is 'Red House,' because it's heavy on the blues.

Marisa Miller

Leather is always sexy, and you have to wear leather when you ride a bike. It's more for protection, but it also gets you some style points, I think.

Marisa Miller

People say you shouldn't eat carbs, but that's crap. I just try to stay away from white ones.

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Enjoy the moment and appreciate what you have.

Marisa Miller

One of my favorite things to do is cook. I love taking the time to plan and prepare meals. I try to use all organic ingredients and make everything from scratch.

Marisa Miller