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" I had a fabulous childhood. Not many people have an outdoor tennis court that you're allowed to put your ponies on and pretend you're at Hickstead. "

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" Fashion is an incredibly tough, unforgiving industry. "

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" In 'Who's Who,' my hobbies are listed as eating, sleeping, and voicing one's opinion. Not necessarily the right opinion, but it's mine. "

" I always hate it when fashion is trivialised. "

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