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For me, I don't do nip or bush. I won't do it. And that's because I talk to numerous young women in high school and I talk to them about owning who they are, and not giving up their sexuality because they have to.

Ashley Graham

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Ashley Graham
Age: 37
Born: 1987
Born: October 30
Model
Plus-Size Model
Television Actor
Television Presenter
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ashley Ervin
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School
Young
Women
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Numerous
Sexuality
Bush
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I don't want women to hold themselves back. I think there are too many women who are self-conscious about the way they look - the way they see themselves in the mirror.
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Some styles don't look good on bigger women.
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I feel like we have to have [plus size models] as soon as possible. We're the norm. We're the majority.
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There is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt.
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Embracing uniqueness and showcasing the beauty of our differences is what I am all about so the fact that my words and image can impact positive change is a perk of this job I never expected I would have.
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I know my curves are sexy and I want everyone else to know that theirs are too. There is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt.
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Don't let your image, don't let your size, hold you back. If I had let my hips or my jiggly thighs hold me back or the fact that I've got these big heavy breasts, then I would not be where I am today.
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Basketball really is a metaphor for life - the intangible skills I have learned on the court, have helped shape the person I am today.
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Love yourself. Be proud of who you are.
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College basketball was one of the hardest, most rewarding experiences of my life. Every single day on the court was a mental and physical challenge.
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I always say wear what makes you feel most confident, and confidence doesn't always come over night.
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Who doesn't want to be comfortable all day long?
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I am always being asked to gain or lose weight, but I am at a point now where I don't care anymore. I love my body, I love my super-hourglass shape and I love showing it off.
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Christie Brinkley told me that I needed to become a movie star because I have that something, and then we actually just became friends on set. She has such a young spirit, and is so vivacious. It was such a fun, fun shoot.
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Since I first started playing basketball, I have just loved it, and nothing has ever made me lose that love.
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If a plus-size woman is not represented in fashion or on TV, what the hell are we doing?
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For me, wearing lingerie isn't about anyone else but me. If I dressed for others I would be a miserable person.
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I'm going to be pulling my pants up all day, and I'm just going to have a terrible day. Because if your clothes don't fit, just like bras or anything, it's not a good day.
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It doesn't matter if you're a size 2 or 22, you can be healthy as long as you're taking care of your body, working out, and telling yourself 'I love you' instead of taking in the negativity of beauty standards.
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The sense of pride I take away from doing something I know will be inspire women to feel confident about their bodies.
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