I Was Always Told To Avoid Being Famous Just For Being Famous. That's Something That Has Always Stuck In My Mind. I Like To Work. It Helps If You Like What You Do.

-Naomi Campbell

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I Was Always Told

Naomi Campbell

I Was Always Told To Avoid Being Famous Just For Being Famous. That's Something That Has Always Stuck In My Mind. I Like To Work. It Helps If You Like What You Do.

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Mind

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