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" I think I'm a better mother because of work, because I'm happy. If I wasn't working, I would just be waiting for the kids to come home every day, and living vicariously through their lives. "

Natalie Massenet

Mother

Day

Happy

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" Anna Wintour has guided me. "

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Anna

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