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" Not that I believe you can have it all: I believe you can have it all, just not at the same time. "

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" But I try to steal other moments. Sometimes I get up very early in the morning and enjoy a quiet house and cup of tea before the craziness begins. Other times, I'll take a quick walk on the beach. You can find peace in a few minutes. "

" Even in normal life, I'm not the skinniest model. "

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" You don't even want to look in the mirror after you've had a baby, because your stomach is just hanging there like a Shar-Pei. "

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" Life is where you're at. Whatever you're doing is enough. You don't need to do everything well all the time. When you live your life like that, it's a huge relief. "

" In the studio, I do try to have a thought in my head, so that it's not like a blank stare. "

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