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Even if I'm completely unsure, I'll pretend I know exactly what I'm talking about and make a decision.

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Anna Wintour
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: November 3
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London
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Dame Anna Wintour
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I went to Wimbledon before I could walk. It's just been a lifelong passion.
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It’s always about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.
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The best way to make dream come true is to wake up.
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