“Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can have. It’s much sexier than any body part.”

Our responsibility is not simply shielding those we care for from adversity but preparing them to meet it well.

I’ve said this before, but I believe more than ever that confidence is sexier than any body part.

And certainly, we have come far enough in our technology that our language can evolve, because it has an impact.

I’m not an advocate for disability issues. Human issues are what interest me. You can’t possibly speak for a diverse group of people.

You know, I think there are certain words like ‘illegitimate’ that should not be used to describe a person.

And I’m certain we all have one, because I think of a disability as being anything which undermines our belief and confidence in our own abilities.

Our insecurities are our disabilities, and I struggle with those as does everyone.

We all bullet point our triumphs, but I am who I am because of everything you don’t see on my CV. The stuff that doesn’t work out teaches you how to trust your instincts and adapt.

I would slide into second with my prostheses, and the girl on the base could either step aside or meet two wooden sticks.

With L’Oreal, I get to be Aimee Mullins, model. No qualifier. And that means everything to me.

If it’s putting on a great dance record and rocking out in your apartment, do it. If kissing someone for 10 minutes makes you feel confident, do it.

The legs that I have made are far more perfect than the ones nature would have given me – my mother’s side of the family have awful legs.

You feel impacted by not having it. It’s an important part of your daily function and what you can do in a day.

The Pentagon isn’t a place that champions individuality and innovation.

It is our humanity, and all the potential within it that makes us beautiful.

I haven’t had an easy life, but at some point ,you have to take responsibility for yourself and shape who it is that you want to be.

I think women dress for other women to let them know what their deal is. Because if women were only dressing for men, there would be nothing but Victoria’s Secret. There would be no Dior.

Confidence is 10 percent hard work and 90 percent delusion.

It’s hilarious a lot of times. You have a conversation with someone, and he’s like, ‘You speak so well!’ I’m like, ‘What do you mean? Do you understand that’s an insult?

The only mystery in life is why the kamikaze pilots wore helmets.

When a man begins to be hilarious in a sorrowful way you can bet a million that he is dyeing his hair.

Shakira is a new friend, but I love her dearly already. She’s so sweet and adorable and hilarious.

I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments.

The remarkable thing about Shakespeare is that he really is very good, in spite of all the people who say he is very good.