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" The U.S. used to be perceived as the moral leader of the world, and we have absolutely lost that. "
Tom Ford
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Lost
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" My grandmother was probably the first person who I thought was beautiful. She was incredibly stylish, she had big hair, big cars. I was probably 3 years old, but she was like a cartoon character. She'd swoop into our lives with presents and boxes, and she always smelled great and looked great. "
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