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" We are very proud of the diverse talents within the Franklin Mint's own walls. "

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" I feel like everything I ever did in my life led me to the Franklin Mint. "

" The POM bottle is sublime, in a way. When you go into a supermarket, you hear that noise everywhere: 'Buy me! I'm going to save your life! I'm going to make you thin!' When you come to that POM bottle, it's like an oasis of calm. "

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