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" All women are the same, really: They are strong, but they are afraid of their own strength. "
Diane von Furstenberg
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" I used the aspects of being a woman to my advantage, but I worked for myself, not a big corporation, so I was lucky to have the freedom to behave however I liked. "
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" My biggest vice is playing solitaire on my iPad. It's bad. I mean, it's ridiculous. "
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" I was terrified the first time that I had a big problem in my business. I was obviously terrified when they diagnosed me with cancer in 1994. I was terrified when my son used to drive too fast. But I do believe in the fact that fear is not an option, so I always try to face it and not be afraid. "
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