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I think possibly what people working for one hate the most is indecision. Even if I'm completely unsure, I'll pretend I know exactly what I'm talking about and make a decision. The most important thing I can do is try and make myself very clearly understood.

Anna Wintour

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Anna Wintour
Age: 74
Born: 1949
Born: November 3
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