Beauty Pageant Pick-Me-Up Quotes

A beauty pageant queen’s job is never done. Sometimes the only way to get through the day or a pageant is by looking back on some of the people throughout pageant history and the inspirational and funny things they’ve had to say about beauty pageants. Here are some of our favorite beauty pageant quotes and funny happenings to help you get through your next rough day.

• “At that moment, it's kind of like dying. You're alone. There's nobody that can do it for you.” - Miss America 1973, Terry Meeuwsen, on winning

• “The cardinal rule for hosting the Miss USA and Miss Universe beauty pageants is to expect the unexpected.” - Bob Barker, host of Miss USA and Miss Universe beauty pageants

• During the 1952 Miss. America pageant, Miss. New Jersey heard her name and passed out on stage. It took pageant officials a few minutes to revive her.

• While competing in the 1963 America’s Junior Miss Pageant, Diane Sawyer walked headfirst into a metal post in front of the judges. She began giggling, and was later crowned 1963 America’s Junior Miss.

• “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” - Kahlil Gibran

• “Beauty comes in all sizes, not just size 5.” – Roseanne

• “Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin.” – Gwyneth Paltrow

Next time you’re feeling stressed out from a pageant, get comfortable in your pageant dress and read one of our beauty pageant quotes or funny pageant happenings.