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" My entire youth has been Nasty Gal. My entire future is Nasty Gal. "
Sophia Amoruso
Entire
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Youth
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" It was easy for me in my bathrobe to provide really great customer service. As an introvert, it's really much easier to do than when standing in a retail store. "
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" Work hard, no matter how much recognition you get. "
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" My first job was as a sandwich artist at Subway. "
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" I don't read fashion blogs all that much. I do read magazines, and I trust my friends' opinions, even though we all dress very differently. "
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