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At first, being with Sebastian was like being in the middle of the best dream I'd ever had - but now it mostly feels exhausting. I'm up one minute and down the next questioning what I say and do. Even questioning my sanity.

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Candace Bushnell
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: December 1
Columnist
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Journalist
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Carrie Bradshaw
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