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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
Bush
High
Talk
School
Young
Women
Owning
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Numerous
Sexuality

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Love yourself. Be proud of who you are.
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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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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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Who doesn't want to be comfortable all day long?
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Growing up I didn't have curvy role models, mainly because I didn't see enough curvy women represented in major ads.
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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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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 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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As a model, I'm used to having my body scrutinized, and I have a tough skin so I can shake it off. I know I'm the only person that gets to decide how my body should look.
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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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We're seeing more inclusivity in fashion when it comes to size, and we have to continue featuring more and more diversity.
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It's just amazing to be a part of something that you so strongly agree with.
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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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If a plus-size woman is not represented in fashion or on TV, what the hell are we doing?
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Some people might only recognize me half naked in my bikini and bra!
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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've learned a lot about fashion through modeling, but you know what they say, mother knows best. She used to tell me, Your shoes, bags and belt better match before you walk out the door. I love her, but I don't necessarily agree with that advice anymore!
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