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The most important thing to strive for in life is some kind of personal and professional achievement. Not as a man or a woman, but as a person.

Candace Bushnell

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Candace Bushnell
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: December 1
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Carrie Bradshaw
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From my experience, honey, if he seems too good to be true—he probably is.
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When you're alone, it's easier, she said a little wistfully. You can do what you want. You don't have to go home.
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Just because something doesn't last forever, it doesn't mean it wasn't meaningful while it did last. It doesn't mean it wasn't important.
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Sometimes I want to be on 'The Real Housewives of New York.' I want to remind them to figure out how to get along and support each other.
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'Lipstick Jungle' was on the air for 20 episodes - I loved 'Lipstick Jungle.'
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Ever since I can remember I was telling stories and had a huge interest in other people and what made them tick.
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It's always the people who don't want things who get them.
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Sometimes I think all the trouble in the world is caused by men. If there were no men, women would always be happy. ~Carrie
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All men are a disappointment. No matter what anyone says.
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What if I'm a princess on another planet? And no one on this planet knows it?
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I know I'm not a wordsmith. And I don't write poetry. Sometimes I think I should, because it's really helpful. But I always wanted to write novels.
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And the sooner you do the right thing, the better. You get it over with, and you don’t have to worry about it anymore. But who does that in real life?
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I make mistakes. That's what I do. I speak without thinking, I act without knowing. I drink so much that I can barely walk...I'm a fantastic lover though, and an amazing friend. God knows I mean well.
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