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Monica Lewinsky
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Monica Lewinsky
Full Name and Common Aliases
Monica Samille Lewinsky is a renowned American anti-bullying activist, fashion designer, and former White House intern.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on July 23, 1973, in San Francisco, California. She is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American; Anti-Bullying Activist, Fashion Designer, Former White House Intern
Early Life and Background
Monica Lewinsky grew up in a close-knit family in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood. Her parents, Robert and Barbara Lewinsky, were both educated professionals: her father was an orthopedic surgeon, and her mother was a real estate agent. Monica was the only child of the marriage. She attended A.P. Giannini Middle School and later graduated from the prestigious Convent of the Sacred Heart high school in San Francisco.
Major Accomplishments
Monica Lewinsky's most significant accomplishment is arguably her advocacy work against cyberbullying, particularly following the #MeToo movement. Her anti-bullying activism has been recognized globally. She was appointed to the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Values and Ethics (2016-2020) and served as an adjunct professor at the City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism.
Notable Works or Actions
Monica Lewinsky gained international attention in 1998 due to a scandal involving an affair with President Bill Clinton. The incident was widely covered by the media, leading to public scrutiny and ridicule for her. However, she has since used this experience as a catalyst for her anti-bullying activism. She produced a documentary series called "The Price of Shame" (2014) that highlighted the impact of online harassment.
Impact and Legacy
Monica Lewinsky's work has had a profound impact on public discourse about online bullying. Her advocacy has contributed to increased awareness and support for victims of cyberbullying worldwide. In 2015, she launched The Monika Lewinski Collection, a line of clothing and accessories that incorporates messages promoting empathy and kindness.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Monica Lewinsky's quotes are frequently referenced in discussions about online harassment, public figures' treatment by the media, and personal resilience. Her advocacy work has been widely covered by major news outlets, and she often speaks at international conferences on topics related to cyberbullying and digital ethics.
Quotes by Monica Lewinsky
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So it was sort of an odd time because I had been hired, but my paperwork hadn’t gone through. So I worked as an intern during the government shutdown, as an intern, but I already had a job.
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Well, it was actually – I brought the idea of doing a documentary to HBO back in 2000, when there were some press reports sort of were bandied about that there were going to TV movies based on some of the books that were out.
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I’ve been told by the prosecutors and by my own attorneys I should go to law school. I guess I have a knack for it.
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I try to make very careful decisions about what I choose to do, and it’s – I know that unfortunately one of the misperceptions about me, I think, is that I’m sort of a moth to the limelight.
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I tried to walk a line between acting lawfully and testifying falsely, but I now recognize that I did not fully accomplish this goal and that certain of my responses to questions about Ms. Lewinsky were false.
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He ended it. He just said he didn’t – he – well, what he said was that he didn’t feel it was right, and you know, I mean that’s – because he ended it, he’d probably have to be the one to answer that.
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