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To lead the good life in New York, the two most important things for a woman are a chauffeur and a fur-lined raincoat. If you have those two things, you’re made.

Iris Apfel

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Iris Apfel
Age: 103
Born: 1921
Born: August 29
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Queens
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When the fun goes out of getting dressed, you might as well be dead.
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My mother worshipped at the altar of the accessory.
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I'm making a lot of noise as I walk.
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I was in art school since I was five years old. I've always been to art school.
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If you don't have any individuality and you're happy just being one of the girls (or boys) be my guest. I'm not the fashion police. I won't fault you.
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