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They've listed my name in the dictionary - 'Imeldific' is used to mean ostentatious extravagance... But the truth will prevail.

Imelda Marcos

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Imelda Marcos
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: July 2
Diplomat
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City of Manila
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I get so tired listening to one million dollars here, one million dollars there, it's so petty.
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I am First Lady by accident. I was not elected by the people but here I am.
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