I don’t have my name on anything that I don’t really do.

Meaning of the quote

Heidi Klum, a famous German model, is saying that she only puts her name on things she actually worked on and was involved in. She doesn't just lend her name to products or projects without being truly part of the process. Klum wants to be honest and authentic, not just put her name on things for the sake of fame or money.

About Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum is a renowned German-American model, television host, producer, and businesswoman. She has graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, become a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and hosted popular shows like Germany’s Next Topmodel and Project Runway, for which she won an Emmy. Klum has also forged a successful career as a spokesmodel and occasional actress, making appearances in various films and TV shows.

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I danced for 15 years of my life. Which was my love and my passion.

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I never went to a modeling school, and I don’t suggest to anybody that they go to a modeling school.

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So everyone has that problem, models have that problem, too.

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A woman is a woman!

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So to get back to being intimidated, yes, you get intimidated when you’re on the runway with Naomi Campbell, who is the best runway model in the world.

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