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" Women are very unpredictable. "

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" I have always been attracted to faces that are different. "

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" In a lot of cases, makeup is a fantastic help, and that's why women love makeup in general. It's a fantastic way to help somebody look great. It's not the only way, of course, but it's a major accessory, along with hair, clothes, lighting, all those things. "

" Having worked with so many of the geniuses, I'd learned so much. It's the best sort of photography school, to work with people like Penn or Avedon or Meisel. "

" Even with - the best make-up in the world won't look good if you don't cleanse and exfoliate and have a good basic regime. This is why one of my goals has always been to create a skincare line. "

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" I hate knowing where people go to the bathroom. You follow them going to pee, to eat - I hate everything when it comes to reality shows! "

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