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

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Liya Kebede
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: March 1
Actor
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Addis Abeba
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The best lesson that I've learned from my mother is that she just never accepted no for an answer and I think that's something that has stayed with me.
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In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared.
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We can't end poverty if we fail to save the lives of our world's mothers.
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The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it.
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Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.
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One thing modeling taught me is that the spotlight can change everything.
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What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.
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If you don't have a dream in life, I don't know what you have. You have to want something beyond your reach it's exciting when it works out.
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My children are still young, but I try to talk to them about giving back and how important it is, just to look at the world, be invested in things, to be passionate about things, to have a dream.
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