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" Since grade school, I focused on women's clothing. "

Melissa McCarthy

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" Once you start writing a character visually, you're in trouble. "

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" I've never felt like I needed to change. I've always thought, 'If you want somebody different, pick somebody else.' But sure, criticism can sometimes still get to me. Some things are so malicious, they knock the wind out of you. "

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" Strangers shouldn't be allowed to take a picture of your child and sell it for profit. "

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