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When I wanted to change the concept of what I was doing, I needed to be more public because it involved more people to collaborate. And I'm doing television now. I have to be honest, I was very afraid to do TV. I said no for 10 years.

Naomi Campbell

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Naomi Campbell
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: May 22
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Naomi Elaine Campbell
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