“Did you know you're supposed to soap and scrub for as long as it takes...” — Faith Salie Quote

Did you know you're supposed to soap and scrub for as long as it takes to sing 'Happy Birthday' twice?

Well-done eyelash extensions make you look beautiful and doe-eyed without a lick of makeup.

Having grown up Catholic, my prayers were scripted - memorized and deployed in church and before bed. As a young adult, I veered off script and talked to God more plainly. And by 'talked to,' I mean that I basically asked for things to turn out the way I wanted them to.

Snowflakery is simply being human, which makes it a pretty flakey insult.

I'm an old mom of a young baby, and every moment matters.

I was fired by 'America's Next Top Model' on my birthday.

In the time of social media, I get lots of wishes. It's overwhelming! What makes the day most special is the love I get from my fans, who try to make the occasion extra special. Almost 50 days before my birthday, they have started making plans. In fact, I have been receiving letters, too.

Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new.

I'd be happy to live till 80 as long as I was comfortable and in good health. Mind you, ask me again on the eve of my 80th birthday. Even so, I hope we don't all start living to be 120. I'm not sure I'd cope with another 60 years.