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“Life is about making choices: you can either spend three quid on a glossy magazine or you can spend it clearing three square metres of minefield and help give people their lives back. As simple as that.”

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Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby, is a British supermodel who gained fame in the early 1960s. She became a iconic figure in the fashion world with her fresh image and unique style. Known as the representative of the mini supermodel, Twiggy's career took off at the age of 14, and her delicate appearance and childlike charm quickly captured global attention. more

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