Posted March 24, 2008 -- On the off chance that Marvita Washington doesn't make it as high-fashion model, she can always fall back on her funny gene. The 23-year-old San Francisco native has a hilarious sense of humor, which surely helped when Tyra knocked her out of the running to become this cycle's winner of America's Next Top Model." Here's what she had to say about her experience.

This was your second time trying out for the show, and you made it. Was it worth it?
It was worth it. How many times do you get to just do stuff for free? Up and fly to NY, go on trips to the Caribbean and do modeling. I'm blessed.

What made you come back?
I didn't want to give up. Tyra told me not to stop trying, and I didn't. I knew that I wanted to win.

Why do you think you were voted off versus what the judges said?
They thought I looked like I was defeated. Maybe I had one bad day. Every elimination is crazy because they break you down every single time. You have to have tough skin. I was like, "What more can you possibly tell me?"

Alright, on to the good stuff. Who'd you grow close to at the house?
Amis, Kat (Katarzyna)

Not Fatima?
I got along with everyone but Fatima. Everyone else was cool. I know hella Africans, and they're cool. But her? She would always pick at me. She wanted to get me kicked off. I blew her off everytime. Fatima was crazy. There was no getting through to her.

Did you like your makeover?
I got so much flack for my makeover. They (the ladies) were calling me Joe Dirt, Mullet Girl. I was getting it from everybody! I felt like a horse. Anya said I look like a raccoon.

What did you learn about Marvita on the show?
How to get along with girls. I don't hang around with girls like that. I became more of a softer person.

What's next for you?
I'm definitely looking for agencies. This is the real deal for me. The show was prep for me to go out into the real world and do this. I love NY. I definitely plan on moving back.

Lastly, who are rooting for to win now?
Stacy Ann and Kat. Stacy Ann is so sweet.