Her public image as a sex symbol and diva conflicted with her religious upbringing, she said.

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He would be taking a huge risk in terms of his image as a straight, African-American sex symbol.

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He is also a symbol of provincial power, which could bolster his image nationwide.

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Then there's the personal image: HTC suggests that a lot of people want their phones to be their symbol of success, which means the phones themselves need a professional look, so glossiness and bright colors aren't for everyone.

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