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Well in the book Carrie was my alter ego. In real life, Sarah Jessica and I don't look anything alike. But people do say that we sound alike. Sarah Jessica is an adorable girl and she is very funny.

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Candace Bushnell
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: December 1
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