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" I believe that my clothes can give people a better image of themselves - that it can increase their feelings of confidence and happiness. "

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" I started to take care of my body after I turned 50. I never liked how I looked physically because I was too cute, short, with coloring only on my cheeks, the perfect little nose, and then the blue eyes. I was a hit with girls, who told me it was like I was in Technicolor. "

" Creative work gives you an almost indissoluble connection with people. "

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