Josephine Opitz - That´s How She Rolls

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09/11/2011

 
Josephine Opitz;
© Sarbeth Stickforth

Name: Josephine Opitz
Age: 23
City: Berlin, Germany
Occupation: Student, model
Handicap: Cerebral palsy. I'm too impatient in some situations.

The stage tour with the Count of the German band Unheilig and the meeting with the Kelly Family – all this she would like to relive again. On REHACARE.de Josephine Opitz does not only talk about music, but also about her great passion for fashion and her desire to experience the world more wheelchair accessible.

REHACARE.de: When did you last laugh heartily and what about?
Josephine Opitz: About a reaction from my twin sister.

REHACARE.de: What is your favourite place? And why?
Josephine Opitz: In my bed because I love to sleep!

REHACARE.de: The last meal in my life would be…
Josephine Opitz: Turkey curry with potato croquettes.

REHACARE.de: Which person has influenced you most?
Josephine Opitz: My parents, my siblings and the association “Herzenswünsche e.V.”

REHACARE.de: Is there something you should throw away, but won’t?
Josephine Opitz: T-shirts I actually do not wear anymore.

REHACARE.de: If you were to win one million in the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Josephine Opitz: First of all I there would be a flexibly chauffeur service and a private nurse on my list. I would also dispense a part for the association “Herzenswünsche e.V.”

REHACARE.de: Which moment of your life would you like to relive?
Josephine Opitz: My first fashion show, the meeting with the Kelly Family, the stage tour holding hands with the Count (leader of German band ‘Unheilig’), the meeting with Sara Nuru and my appearance on the TV show by Markus Lanz, together with the Count.

 
The Count and his band 'Unheilig' made a lasting impression on Josephine Opitz; © Denis Apel

REHACARE.de: I would like to be…
Josephine Opitz: A child and my only problem would be my Barbie’s clothes.

REHACARE.de: What are you fed up about?
Josephine Opitz: About unpunctuality, unreliability and today's weather.

REHACARE.de: How can you relax the best?
Josephine Opitz: While I am looking “Good times, bad times” (German soap opera), reading a book, making a photo shooting or hearing good music.

REHACARE.de: I enjoy listening to music by…
Josephine Opitz: Unheillig, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Boy, Alicia Keys, Sila, Tim Bendzko, Philipp Poisel

REHACARE.de: Which questions would you like answered the most?
Josephine Opitz: What will my children look like later? Will my book become a bestseller? Will the cities of the world someday be completely wheelchair accessible?

REHACARE.de: What are you most afraid of?
Josephine Opitz: Currently of the deadline of my bachelor thesis.

REHACARE.de: What else would you like to accomplish in life?
Josephine Opitz: With my book "On the catwalk I'm weightless" I want to convey the message that people who do not fit to the norm, should be more accepted and tolerated by society. I would like to be one of the most popular models in a wheelchair and be booked for an advertising campaign by H&M. I would also like to be a qualified social worker and a good mother.