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Liya Kebede Quotes

born 1978 Ethiopia

Liya Kebede (born 1 March 1978) is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue three times.

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Random Liya Kebede quote

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Some people would feel crushed by the pressure to stay relevant, but some girls are thriving.

There is definitely more diversity; different colours, different shapes, and so now we just have to hope it keeps improving and isn't a trend.

Here we are today. But in a hundred years how do you want the world to be? Everybody should get together to make the world a better place

It is important for me that I represent a brand that reflects my personality.

We can't end poverty if we fail to save the lives of our world's mothers.

I can contribute, be valuable and grow in many ways, since my interests are so varied. That is very satisfying.

I think we don't give each other or ourselves credit. We're all inspiring each other every day.

I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.

The more you do it [charity work], the more you realize how much you have to do it

When I went back to Ethiopia, I wanted to do something. I wanted to give back

Whether I'm at home or on the red carpet that's the thing I really look for - I wouldn't wear something that was uncomfortable, no matter how good it looked.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Liya Kebede (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.