[0:04]Hello. Ashley Graham. Hi. Come on in, it's freezing. Yes, okay. Now, you know the deal, I'm going to ask you 73 questions in a really quick amount of time. I do. Bring it on and give me your coat. Oh, okay. There you go. Got it. Thank you. Okay. What's the best thing going on in life right now? Um, lingerie, swim lunch, and my book's coming out May 9th. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? How many times can I press snooze? What's the last thing you usually do before you go to bed? I check Instagram. What do you have going on for today? This is New York Fashion Week. I'm getting ready for the Coach show. It's a little crazy in here, but would you like a cup of tea? Yes, that sounds delightful. Okay. So, uh, what's your secret to surviving Fashion Week? Oxygen facials and foot rubs. And besides Fashion Week, what else is the best time in New York City? Well, it's definitely fall time because you get to break out your leather and boots. What specific thing do you miss the most about the Midwest? Godfather's Pizza. Congratulations! You are blowing up right now. Thank you. How many covers have you been on at this point? I lost track. Joe, that's a good question and I thought you'd have the answer by now. I'm not perfect. Yeah, we all are. Okay, now that you've conquered modeling, what is next? The Ashley Graham Show. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. And what is the most essential item that you're packing here? Mofi, phone can never die. What's one product that you can't live without? Rosewater. Refreshing. What is one thing we would never, ever, find in your bag? Lint. Is it true that you clean out your bag every single night? You heard correctly. Please sing the following answer in a genre of your choice. What's the craziest thing you've ever done? If I told you I'd have to kill you. Okay, tea time. When you wake up in the morning, what is for breakfast? If it's a good day, it's two eggs, sunny side up, a piece of toast, avocado, hash browns. All right, you're lactose intolerant. Is there anything dairy that you ever crave, but you cannot eat? Mac and cheese every single day of my life. What's your go-to cocktail? It's vodka, water, lemon juice, and I prefer titos. Can you make a toast? Yes, I can. Here is to surviving Fashion Week. I'll drink to that. And honestly, let's get out of here because we got a lot to do. You're turning 30 this year. How are you celebrating? Um, taking all my friends to Turks and Caicos. What advice would you offer your 20-year-old self? Girl, calm down, patience is a virtue. What's your biggest pet peeve? Panty lines. What's one moment from your past you wish you could relive again? My 21st birthday. It was a blast. What's your spirit animal? Uh, definitely a bird because I'm always flying. Okay. Beauty questions while you're in front of the mirror. All right. What's one look you wish you could pull off, but cannot? Curvy girls can pull off any look. It's what we do. Who is your fashion icon? Kim K. What is your favorite lipstick and scent? Pillow talk by Charlotte Tilbury and Chloe anything. Now your birthday is the day before Halloween. Yes, it is. What's the most amazing costume you've ever worn? My mom and I dressed up as mad scientists once in sixth grade. It was pretty awesome. Do you and your husband ever do couples costumes? Yes, we both did Michael Jackson and Tatiana the way you make me feel video. It was a lot of fun. Speaking of husband, how did you guys meet? Oh, we met at church. What's the most incredible thing about marriage? You get a cheerleader for every single day of your life. Do you and your husband have nicknames for each other? Yeah, he calls me butt, I don't think I'd explain myself. Ashley, on a scale of 1 to 1000, how neat are you? I would say 583, but honestly, who's counting? I'm trying to get ready for New York Fashion Week if you don't mind. I don't mind in the slightest. With who and where was your first kiss? It's a really long story. Um it was in kindergarten. He was really cute. I was feeling it. Um, but look, it's a long story. What's one thing every woman should have in her closet? Oh, a bra. Dah. If your girls aren't high and lifted, what else is? What's your go-to weekend look? Slouchy pants, sleek body suit and some really cool heels. You've given a Ted Talk. What's one Ted Talk besides yours that everyone should be watching? Lizzie Velasquez, it's definitely something you got to check out. Okay. If you were a band, what would the band name be? It would be called Ashley and the Holla Grahams. Neil Patrick Harris knew many, many lyrics to one of the songs from Hamilton. What song do you know many, many of the lyrics to? I'm working nine to five. What a way to make a living? Ashley Graham, I want you to imagine being a Bond girl. Where would you be from? Hmm, Russia. What would your name be? Thundra. How would you kill me? I kiss you to death. That's terrifying and sensual at the same time. I'm on, you like it. What's the best fashion advice you've ever received in your life? Um, beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, rock your confidence. Who out of all the people in the world is your modeling icon? Cindy Crawford. What's the most difficult thing about walking in a runway show? Keeping focused. Look, celebrities and editors are all in the, in the audience. You cannot look at them, you have to stay focused. And, look, I'm walking in Michael Kors tomorrow. I'm really excited. It's my biggest show ever. We judge my walk. I'd love to. Okay, here we go. All right. All right, uh, queue the cheesy music. Yeah. Okay.
[5:41]How did I do? I'd give that a ten. Thank you. Even though they don't do that. Okay, so I uh, have some Instagram photos for you. All right. What is going on in this photo right here? Oh, right, um, snaggletooth, doesn't everybody have their kind of like moment like this. Come on. What's going on in this photo right here? Oh, my baby sister got married. It was in a park, and I wore leather and fur because I wanted to. Okay, and here's a random stock photo image I found. Can you do an impression of this stock photo? Yeah, here, hold this. That's my life right now. Here we go. Okay. All right. What's the best country in the world to visit? Uh, Seychelles. What's one country you wish to visit? India. What's a question you wish people would stop asking you? What do you think of the term plus size? Do you meditate? Yeah, I pray every morning, 10 minutes. What's your workout anthem? Anything Kanye, Jay-Z, it definitely gets the soul going. Okay, now tell me, what is the story with this art behind you? Oh, I like big butts and I cannot lie. What's one thing people would be surprised to learn about you? Well, it's a little funny, but I believe in aliens and mermaids, and I love to watch YouTube videos on it. What's the most memorable pick-up line that you've ever received? Oh, a guy once said to me, hey, girl, we're the same height laying down. And he was three feet shorter. Next question is from a guy on an iPad. Okay. Hey Ashley. Hey. Me and my family have outgrown our apartment. Where's a good place for a family of three to go? I would say Park Slope, Brooklyn. It's my fave. See you. What's one thing you could tell us about your new book? Um, pick a subject, I talk about it. I'm really excited for you to read it. What's one book besides yours that has had a positive impact on your life? The Color of Water by James McBride. So I heard that there's a Barbie made to your likeness. Yes, it's right here actually. The clothes are here. How does that make you feel? Incredible. I mean, how would you feel if you had a Barbie made in your likeness? I'd feel great. Where's Barbie? Well, she gets to travel the world. She's in Italy. I'm so jealous of her life. What advice do you have for young women today? Look, love the skin you're in and be your own role model. What's been your most amazing or inspiring fan moment? Just yesterday, a woman came up to me, started crying and said, she she honestly, she got in her swimsuit for her first time and she wasn't even at her goal weight. I was so proud and happy for her. All right, New York Fashion Week's calling. Let's do it. What's the last series that you binge watched? Oh, Stranger Things. It was amazing. Joe, that coat. Gosh. What series would you kill to see a reboot of? Sister, sister. Sister, sister. What's a movie that made you cry? Oh, Hidden Figures. What's a movie that made you laugh so hard that you cried? Bridesmaids. If your life were a song, what would the title be? Man, I feel like a woman. Da, da, da. Hey, Kevin. Sweet ride. Thank you, Lexus provides rides for everybody in your fashion week. Would she prefer an SUV or a sedan? Definitely an SUV. Do you prefer to drive or be driven? Be driven. Hey Ashley, hey. Who's the most handsome Disney Prince? Aladdin. I forgot to ask. What pre-show ritual do you have? I pray, I sing, I walk. Where is the after-party tonight? It's invitation only. Last question, Ashley. Okay. Can you sing me a farewell song as you ride off into the sunset? Goodbye, so long, I forgot the words. See you later. Break a leg, Ashley.
