GABRIELLE REILLY: Do you practice in front of the mirror?
DANIELLE BYRNES: No, I have never really been into that, I have done it a few times when directors give you a photo/tear from a magazine of what pose they would like. You always feel so strange doing bizarre and difficult poses, though; those are always winning poses that look fabulous!
GABRIELLE REILLY: What type of workout do you do to stay in such great in shape?
DANIELLE BYRNES: I love working out, and don't see it as a chore as many people do! I have grown up playing teams sports like Netball, Soccer and Softball, so the sporty gene is definitely in me, The city I live in is surrounded by mountains so I am often hiking and mountain bike riding, and when I am out of town, I hit the gym regularly.
GABRIELLE REILLY: What is your typical meal schedule for the day?
DANIELLE BYRNES: Honestly I don't have a set day-to-day meal schedule. I just try to keep a balanced diet and keep hydrated. I have a bit of a sweet tooth so generally live on chocolate to keep me energized. I ensure I eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and eat lean meat to keep me going and to avoid getting lethargic. I drink a lot of green tea too!
GABRIELLE REILLY: How do you survive not only the good times but the rejection that also comes with the territory?
DANIELLE BYRNES: I don't take rejection too harshly thankfully. I am very down to earth, and even though modeling is my job, I don't get offended if I do not successfully get a role, because at the end of the day, there is always going to be more work. If I am told a reason why I didn't get a modeling job, I will try and work on that weakness. However, most of the time there isn't necessarily a personal fault of why I don't get a job, it is just a very competitive industry with many girls vying for the same work.
GABRIELLE REILLY: What is your personal preference, print, runway, TV or spokesperson?
DANIELLE BYRNES: I have only done print in my career so far - for many catalogues, look books, editorials, covers and websites. I would like to get into runway; the runway experience I have so far is for several shows for Underwear of Sweden, a lingerie company I am the face of here in Australia. I am starting acting classes soon, to help in the mission of getting into TV presenting. I am already very confident in front of the camera, though I need all the experience and education I can get to gain that competitive edge.
GABRIELLE REILLY: What would you want to do if you were not modeling?
DANIELLE BYRNES: I think if I were not modeling I would be travelling the world, working along the way though I get to do that with modeling anyway! I am still trying to work out my main passion and career goals post-modeling, I have too many job options I could see myself doing. I am still young, so when I realize my occupational goals eventually, I will follow them.
GABRIELLE REILLY: Do you have a motivational/philosophical quote that you would like to share?
DANIELLE BYRNES: I don't have an exact quote as such, though I generally go by the life rule to have no regrets, and to take every opportunity given to me. If I hadn't of gone by these rules, I wouldn't be where I am today; as proud, happy or successful.
