I remember my first 'Sports Illustrated' shoot was with the photographer Walter Books, and Julie Campbell was the editor, and we were at the president of Mexico's private house in Cancun - this was before anything else that's now in Cancun even existed. And they told me to get a tan, so I spent all morning in the sun, and I was burnt.

— Christie Brinkley

I think that ultimately your age is determined by your attitude. It's not the number it's not how many wrinkles you have on your face. It's the energy that you project.

— Christie Brinkley

I've always believed in a rainbow diet. As many colors and foods as you can eat, the better, because if you focus on one food, there's bound to be a report that comes out that says, 'Broccoli actually...' So I mix it up a lot. And I take vitamins, like BIOS, which I take for my hair, skin, and nails.

— Christie Brinkley

My age has so little to do with my image of myself because at a certain point, the number just didn't fit how I felt. It has become irrelevant to me. I just don't feel like that number is representative of my spirit, of my energy or my anything!

— Christie Brinkley

My mom was always my biggest teacher, my inspiration, my role model. My mom was just the most amazing person. She was like a bon vivant in that she just lived each day to the fullest. As soon as I became a vegetarian, she became a vegetarian.

— Christie Brinkley

My smile has been my ticket to the world. Smiling releases the same feel-good hormones you get jogging. Caring for your lips and gums is important. I brush my teeth morning and night, alternating toothpaste brands. In addition to flossing, I use a Water Pick to massage my gums and remove food particles.

— Christie Brinkley

My work makes me a better mom. It gives me a little door to step out of my parenting and bring the excitement from my day back home.

— Christie Brinkley

No matter what your age is, you only have now. So it's always about living at the moment and being at the moment... I refuse to let those numbers define me, and I just try to face each day positively.

— Christie Brinkley

Share your smile with the world. It's a symbol of friendship and peace.

— Christie Brinkley

Smile. It instantly lifts the face, and it just lights up the room.

— Christie Brinkley