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You know, when you go to high school or, you know, when kids are younger and there's not an understanding of differences. But I built up a very strong, thick skin.

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Alexander Wang
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: December 26
Designer
Fashion Designer
San Francisco County
California
Differences
High
Understanding
Strong
Thick
Kids
Younger
School
Skin
Skins
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