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" I grew up very poor, so I learned how to stretch a dollar. It's nice to combine high-end with low-end or whatever-end you want. "

Azita Ghanizada

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" Even at an early age, I rebelled against my strict upbringing. When I was 9, I built myself a 'make-out fort' in our backyard from wood, filled it with candy, and invited my blond, blue-eyed neighbor over to kiss. "

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" I have so much respect for policy makers and diplomats, but I could never be a politician because of the way they dress! "

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