When I was 8 years old, I made my own encyclopedia of American biography - Johnny Appleseed, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Charles Lindbergh, my pantheon of favorite heroes. Then I would write my own things and sew them together and try to make my own book.


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It's so funny because all those years I was working, I basically always felt that whatever job I...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I'm not a very good advertisement for the American school system.
DAVID BRINKLEY
I came across an older picture of me that someone had posted on Facebook, and I totally remember squ...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
Some days I don't have time for a full workout, but I do have to dry my hair, right? So rather t...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
The only constant that I have in my life is that I start whatever I do with my Total Gym, because I ...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
Because I'm an older mom, I have a responsibility to my kids as well as myself. I want to be the...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I'm actually excited about turning 60. I feel on top of my game.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I think variety is the spice of sticking with an exercise routine, whether it's getting a dance ...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
If a person lies to you about what's in their bank account, they'll lie to you about other t...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I have an organic garden and love being able to say, 'I'm going to see what I can pick to th...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
In the beginning of my career, I read an article about the reason that men always look five years yo...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I really believe in the power of the individual to make change, and our family is a real collection ...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I really have a deep sense of caring about the air that we breathe and the water that we drink. I wa...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I love musicians. I think artists are the most amazing people because they're constantly creatin...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I would be remiss when talking about beauty secrets to not say that one of the best is to care about...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I get bored if I do the same thing. The only constant that I have in my life is that I start whateve...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
When doing sports... on the water, it's crucial to stop aging by protecting your skin.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I think that ultimately your age is determined by your attitude. It's not the number; it's n...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
My mom was always my biggest teacher, my inspiration, my role model. My mom was just the most amazin...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
My age has so little to do with my image of myself because at a certain point, the number just didn&...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I have this helicopter crash, and I fall in love with this man who was in the crash with me. I must ...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
When I started modeling, I was told to tan, but I always protected my face.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
Just because people can express themselves through their art doesn't mean they are great communi...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
Modelling was never in my plan. Never.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
The more you give, the more you get - it's a cliche, but it's really true.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
My work makes me a better mom. It gives me a little door to step out of my parenting and bring the e...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
Most of the time, I've got my kids with me, so I'm not as prone to meeting people. And then,...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I urge people to make your workout fun.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I just love America. I love living here.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I was basically a surfer girl from California. I never looked like a model.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I remember really loving the CoverGirl ads when I was younger - there was something very cool about ...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I never planned to be a model at all. I moved to Paris to study art, and I was there working as an a...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
In private, I may wear a bikini, but at the public beach with my kids, I would change bathing suits ...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I respect artists so much, and I absolutely love music as the ultimate art.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I think there's little things you can do with a dermatologist that can stave off major, giant su...
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
Photoaging is the worst. It wreaks havoc.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY
I had a gorgeous mom. She was beautiful, so I lucked out there.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY