I was never directly pressured by peers, but by surrounding myself with others who were experimenting with smoking provided a certain false comfort.
Meaning of the quote
Christy Turlington, a famous American model, explains that she was not directly pressured by her friends to smoke. However, being around others who were trying out smoking made her feel better, even though this sense of comfort was not real. Being around people doing something unhealthy can make us want to try it too, even if no one is forcing us.
About Christy Turlington
Christy Turlington is an iconic American fashion model who rose to fame in the late 80s and 90s. She has represented major brands like Calvin Klein and Maybelline, and has been described as the most beautiful woman in the world by Vogue’s Grace Coddington.
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