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“I love life. I wish I could live another 500 years, truly. There is so much to do. I don't feel bitter or angry or disappointed. If anything, I am very grateful for where I come from. I have absolutely no regrets.”

Quote by Waris Dirie

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Waris Dirie, born in 1965, is a renowned model and author. She is known for her unique African heritage and modeling career, and has endorsed several international brands. Dirie's childhood was marked by extreme poverty and the painful experience of female genital mutilation, which became the inspiration for her writing and speaking engagements. more

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