48 Katie Piper Quotes for You to Enjoy

Katie Piper

English Writer

Born: Oct 12, 1983

Life Me People Think Time You

My feminist icon is Michelle Obama. To me she represents the definition of a strong and intelligent woman who has used her platform for so much good. Katie Piper

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The trial of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has kept me fascinated and shocked in equal measure. But like many women, I was relieved this week when he was found guilty of culpable homicide after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Katie Piper

There were times after the accident when I felt very lonely - burns survivors can feel terrible isolation. I wanted to create something that connects us all together, so that was the idea behind the Katie Piper Foundation. Katie Piper

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There’s nothing worse than saying the past is in the past, then dragging it into your kid’s life. Katie Piper

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I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re all responsible for our own happiness and the happiness in your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. I’m a big believer in positive thinking. Katie Piper

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But if I go for a run somewhere, I feel the benefits of the endorphin release. Katie Piper

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Writing my first book, 'Beautiful,' was the time that I was able to write the truth of it - that I was despairing at times, that I got depressed and felt like I couldn’t cope. Writing became about being honest. Katie Piper

I have an older brother and younger sister and for the first few years I was quite a tomboy. We lived in a small village in Hampshire and my brother and I would climb trees and make dens. Katie Piper

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I meet many inspiring individuals who have worked hard to rebuild their lives after an attack; however, it can be hard to stay motivated when the justice system does not always reflect the severity of these crimes. Katie Piper

I enjoy social media, but I don’t take it as gospel. Yes, it can make me feel insecure if I see my peers doing more than me. You have to remind yourself it’s a marketing tool, a facade, but that’s easier when you are older. Katie Piper

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I’m self-sufficient, but it’s brilliant to have people in your life that you love, who love you and are important to you. Katie Piper

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None of my ambitions were serious as a girl. One week I wanted to be a lawyer, the next a binman. Katie Piper

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The main reason I started The Katie Piper Foundation was because I had treatment abroad that I wanted other burns survivors in this country to have access to. Katie Piper

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I see it as someone who’s been burned doesn’t have to be put in this box where they can’t be glamorous - I try and live that vision all the time and push those stereotypes away. That’s all you can do. Katie Piper

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