In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared.

I'm Christian. Growing up in Ethiopia, it's half-Christian and half-Muslim. You grow up with Muslim kids. I'm very much aware of their religion.

I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.

I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!

I want to do action, romantic comedy, and I love drama.

If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try.

If you don't have a dream in life, I don't know what you have. You have to want something beyond your reach; it's exciting when it works out.