Quotes from Adriana Lima

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

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!

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.

I'm very simple when it comes to gifts, so the best ones that I've received have love as their main intention. I appreciate everything.

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

I wouldn't say it's competitive. I think everyone has their time. Gisele is having her time, and Shirley had her time, and maybe I will have my time.

I was in a fashion show and I had on a strapless top. When I got to the end the top was down.

I love boxing! Working out is calming and helps clear my mind.

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

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

I love cakes. Chocolate and coconut cakes. I love that combination!

I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And that's how I started.

I am lucky enough to live in Miami so dinner on the beach with people I love is one of my favorite ways to relax.

When I was young, around 5, I was crying in all the pictures of me. I did not like the flash; it scared me!

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.

Younger guys are just too jealous.

I'm not going to fly a million miles with somebody I don't know.

I just think they're really insecure about themselves sometimes. I know all the girls, but we all work a lot and don't have time to hang out together. They're all really nice; I've never had a problem with any model.

I like presents that a man has spent time on, doing them himself, like a card or anything that is made by hand and from the heart.

If I am not moving I get bored very easily.

If you're nervous, that means you care and you want to give your best.

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.

If you're having dinner with friends and they're always on the phone or always texting, it's just impolite. Unless it's something important - like someone is in the hospital or something - don't do it.

In Brazil, there isn't just one beauty ideal. There's a lot of emphasis on a woman's natural beauty - but of course, Brazilian women love expressing their beauty through makeup.