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People say I'm extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage?

Imelda Marcos

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Imelda Marcos
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: July 2
Diplomat
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Politician
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City of Manila
Imelda
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Imelda Romuáldez
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Imelda Romualdez
Imelda R. Marcos
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God is love. I have loved. Therefore, I will go to heaven.
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They've listed my name in the dictionary - 'Imeldific' is used to mean ostentatious extravagance... But the truth will prevail.
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What's wrong with shoes? I collected them because it was like a symbol of thanksgiving and love?
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