I don't want to be called a role model: Winnie Harlow

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Dec 05 2016 | 7:42 AM IST
Model Winnie Harlow says she may be breaking the boundaries but does not consider herself a role model.
The 22-year-old model said she is happy that people find her "inspirational" but insists to not change her behaviour to set a good example, reported Female First.
"I'm breaking boundaries. But I definitely don't want to be called a role model. I'm just me. I live my life as myself.
"I make mistakes, I swear a lot. I'm just a young woman living my life and if people find something in that that's inspirational, then I'm happy," Harlow said.
The model was bullied because of her skin pigment condition vitiligo as a child but realised that it is only her opinion that counted and started ignoring the mean comments.
"The only reason I didn't like my skin is because I was told it wasn't what's right. Or I was told it wasn't normal.
But who's to say that? Eventually I learned that my opinion of myself matters so much more than anyone else's and I wish I'd known it earlier. One day I just didn't give (importance) anymore," she said.

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First Published: Dec 05 2016 | 7:42 AM IST

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