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Leona Lewis to trade music career for animal safety

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jul 07 2013 | 1:10 PM IST
Singer-songwriter Leona Lewis has revealed that she would give up her showbiz career to end animal testing.
The 28-year-old 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker shot to fame after winning the British version of the "X Factor" in 2006, reported Contactmusic.
Asked to choose between a global ban on vivisection and her singing career, Lewis replied that she would plump for the former.
"I would pick a global ban. I could still do my music in any capacity if I wanted to, but I think it's just so important for humans to show compassion."
Lewis, who supports several animal charities added, "They say you can judge a society on how it treats its animals, and I think that's very true - it all filters down."
This isn't the first time Lewis has made her feelings clear on the issue of animal cruelty. In 2008, the singer reportedly turned down a seven-figure offer to appear at a Harrods sale launch from former boss Mohammed Al Fayed on the grounds that the retailer stocks fur.

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First Published: Jul 07 2013 | 1:10 PM IST

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