Well, Tyra–I want to redefine America’s view of beauty. Beauty isn’t wearing the latest fashions, having perfectly chiseled cheekbones and being a size zero. I want to reach out to every single young American young girl and tell her this. We need better role models on television, people with REAL personalities. That’s what I have to bring to the table. Modeling isn’t just a career for me, it’s my destiny–nothing can compare to the feeling I have behind the camera. It’s about knowing how to move your body, work your best moves, know what looks appealing, and express a emotion with that. I bring nothing “fake” to America such as botox, breast implants or a knockoff Gucci purse; I’m an all American natural born model. Hopefully me bringing that to the show would improve the industry in some way and affect many people along the way with my simple message.

-Mandy Murphy