Adriana Lima

My favorite designer is Christian Lacroix, not just because his clothes are amazing and I love them, but because he's so nice. When I did his fashion show, he was the first one to arrive there and he helped everyone.

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I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.

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I try to work out as much as I can and, of course, eat healthily. Drinking a lot of water, sweating during your work out is good for you, and of course, chasing after your kids!

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I'm a teenager, but I'm independent - I have my own apartment, I have my own life. And I think I have learned more than any of those teenagers have in school. I learned to be responsible, leaving my family and coming here alone.

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I missed out on everything. Sometimes on the street I see teenagers hanging out and going to the movies, going to concerts, and I get so jealous.

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I have a great tip - I have a jumping rope in the house, and I just do ten minutes of it whenever I can. You don't need to work out for hours, just ten minutes will do.

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From my hair to my toes to my nails. Everything's fake. Everything! Even my heart is fake.

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Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls.

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I love going to work out now. It gets out aggression and my trainer really shakes it up so I don't get bored.

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Don't try to be what you're not. If you're nervous, be nervous. If you're shy, be shy. It's cute.

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In Brazil, we don't have Victoria's Secret, and my family are all Victoria's Secret fans, so I usually bring them back some lovely pieces.

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I love Victoria's Secret and the brand, and I'm passionate about Victoria's Secret commercials, too.

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I remember Tyra Banks giving me encouraging advice during my first Victoria's Secret commercial shoot. I was so nervous, and she told me to just relax and be confident - that made me feel very comfortable.

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I would like just one time to be on the cover of Italian Vogue.

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A man needs to be polite, not just to me but to everyone. I watch that. How does he treat the waiter? How does he treat the coat-check girl? How does he treat the driver?

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Lingerie is one of the most important pieces of your wardrobe. You can have a wardrobe malfunction if you don't choose the right thing to wear underneath!

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I eat a balanced diet. The secret is to watch your portions, but I also work out a lot. Working out a lot isn't necessary, but I am very active, and my body can endure intense workouts.

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When I get older, I don't think I'll like to have wrinkles, or a big jelly belly. I cannot have it.

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Actually, I never really thought I would be a model. I never knew a lot about fashion and magazines, and I never paid attention to it. I was a young girl, though.

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Quotes by Adriana Lima