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" I think I had really good parents. I got really lucky. They said, 'You're a woman; enjoy yourself and believe that you can do things.' "
Emily Ratajkowski
Good
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Woman
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" I always have sort of been someone who has contradictory parts, and I haven't tried to uncomplicate myself. I've sort of let things seem contradictory, and sometimes it really confuses people. I don't know if it's working all the time, but I'd rather do that than try to sell myself as one thing or another. "
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" For me, I want a president who is more than a symbol, someone who has ideas that I align with. "
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" For me it's always about trying to consistently maintain a fit and body-conscious eating schedule so three days before I'm not like, 'Oh my God - I have a bathing suit shoot I have to do.' "
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" If I have a meeting or need to look more done up, the thing I can always do is a cat eye. "
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" I genuinely hit puberty before everyone. "
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" It sounds really cliched, but just be true to who you are. "
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" People have told me to change it over the years, but my dad is always saying, 'Never change your name!' My middle name is O'Hara, so it's a pretty epic name. Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski. "
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" Wanting attention is genderless. It's human. "
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" I'm not always going to like the paparazzi photos, but I'm still going to go to lunch with my boyfriend. "
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" If you're a sexy actress, it's hard to get serious roles. You get offered the same thing they've seen you in. People are like sheep, and they're like, 'Oh, that's what she does well.' "
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" To me, 'sexy' is a kind of beauty, a kind of self-expression, one that is to be celebrated. "
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" Your bikini should compliment your dress, and they should work together to frame your body. It's just like layering a T-shirt under a blazer. Just keep your proportions in mind. "
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" I think everyone has their awkward phases. Growing up isn't easy for everyone. I definitely had my awkward moments. "
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" When people are like, 'College! Oh my God! Ultimate freedom!' I didn't feel that way. My roommates were loving hitting the town, but I wasn't as psyched about going to the frats. "
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" I didn't want to act in high school, because I was sick of auditioning for Nickelodeon, Disney mean girls, or the cheerleader. "
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" I started modeling when I was - not older, but not 12. I have a mom who's a feminist - she's an English professor, an intellectual. She really gave me the equipment to understand that you can celebrate yourself without putting yourself down or needing to apologize for the way you look. I think that attitude is really crucial for a model. "
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" I really like beef jerky. If we go to a gas station, I have to buy beef jerky. "
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