57 Quotes by Joan Smalls

I’ve always been athletic. Growing up in Puerto Rico, and being in the countryside, I was always running around. I also played volleyball, basketball, and I ran track. I was always very conscious of my body.

When you look at the world, the world isn’t just one palette. It’s a beautiful rainbow, and why not have someone to represent that rainbow?

I would like to pick Rihanna’s brain. I love her style and what she does.

I don't diet. I'm Puerto Rican! You can never take my rice, pork, and beans away.

I hate being skinny and being a little weakling thing.

My mom always tells me, 'Joan, you're the brightest star. Embrace your strength and your power when you walk into a room.' So I always have that in me to have that confidence.

I actually like working out. It's such a stress reliever when you're just focusing on yourself and not thinking about anything else except the music and your body.

I always had crazy, curly hair up in a bun, messy, running up and down, sweaty.

I've always had a struggle trying to get a hair campaign. It's mind-boggling.