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I must say that the more you give, the more you get. Being able to find solutions, to help other people is extremely gratifying.

Donna Karan

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Donna Karan
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: October 2
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Fashion Designer
New York City
New York
Donna Ivy Faske
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