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" I think it's important to have as much as a normal life and take the time to get perspective because it only helps your work in the long run. "
Winona Ryder
Life
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" What you wear - and it always starts with your shoes - determines what kind of character you are. A woman who wears high heels carries herself very different to a girl who wears sneakers or sandals. It really helps determine how you carry yourself. "
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