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The quote contrasts the financial struggles of many male fashion models with the speaker's view that being a woman can be more advantageous in that industry. It suggests that gender can affect opportunities and earnings in high fashion. The tone is blunt and slightly ironic.
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Originally said in English.
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About Andreja Pejic
Australian actress and former model
Andreja Pejić is an Australian actress and former model. After coming out as a trans woman in 2013, she became one of the most recognisable transgender models in the world. She built her name in fashion before moving into acting. Her public profile is closely tied to her visibility as a transgender woman, and she is known for that role in the industry.
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