My mother named me after a miracle of nature: Waris means desert flower. The desert flower blooms in a barren environment where few living things can survive.

I love life. I wish I could live another 500 years, truly. There is so much to do. I don't feel bitter or angry or disappointed. If anything, I am very grateful for where I come from. I have absolutely no regrets.

Don’t do to your daughters what has been done to you! They are perfect and beautiful.

My mother named me after a miracle of nature: Waris means desert flower. The desert flower blooms in a barren environment where few living things can survive.

I don't know what a supermodel is. If they call me that, I might have to punch them. It's just so vain and so unreal.

Sometimes I wonder where I am from. I am either way ahead or I come from another world. I don't recognise this world.

I've never been one to stay still. I was born a nomad, and I still am a nomad and always will be.