A biography for Shanna Moaklerhasn’t been written yet.
“I used to go out of my way to prove to people that I wasn't what they thought I was, but that's one of the comforts I take in my 40s. I don't feel the need to do that anymore.”
“I think it's heartbreaking when your kids go public and make accusations that aren't true, you know, not just about me as a parent, but also about my relationship.”
“Colombia, Philippines, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Mexico, these are all powerhouse countries in pageants, and have very aggressive fans, this is like soccer to many in these countries.”
“The best burp cloths I find is getting a large package of disposable cloth diapers without padding and use them; I used them for everything and the more you wash them the softer they become!”
“With Las Vegas being so bright lights-big city, I'm not sure that women really have a clear understanding of what pageantry is and what it can do for you.”
“It's 'Dancing With The Stars,' it's not 'The End of Your Life.'”
“I think the demise of a marriage is like a death, and there is a mourning that goes with it. It's devastating.”
“I want the father of my kids to be happy and to have a partner that makes him happy... and a better father.”
“Middle-class girls are often attracted to boys from the wrong side of the tracks.”
“It's not a big secret that the Kardashians and I don't really get along. I don't care.”
“I was lazy and I didn't want to cook or plan my meals. That all changed - and it didn't change overnight. I had to really make conscious decisions every day and plan and cook.”
“When you take a little time to put makeup on, it changes your confidence level and you radiate that.”
“I think it's vile when people pick on women after giving birth and highly unrealistic to expect women to get right back to their pre-pregnancy shape in 3 months.”
“I've been awarded fur coats and I'm hoping to stop it in our pageant community.”
“People get obsessive and nuts. It's scary.”
“Pageantry isn't just about holding a title, it's also about helping women grow as people.”
“If I wanted to say something, I think the world knows me as being outgoing enough if I really wanted to make a comment, I would just make a comment.”
“No, I really was the biggest dork in high school. I know everyone says that, but I was 4-foot-11 and 75 pounds when I was 17.”
“I look at my children and I am thrilled that my body will never be the same after having them. They were worth it!”
“I saw what I thought was a donkey posing on the stairs but much to my surprise it was Kim Kardashian.”