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It’s tempting to wish for the perfect boss, the perfect parent, or the perfect outfit. But maybe the best any of us can do is not to quit, play the hand we’ve been dealt, and accessorize what we’ve got.

Candace Bushnell

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