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I think that if you have to work very hard at dressing up and it makes you nervous or uptight, then you won't look very well because you won't be comfortable. I think it's much better to be comfortable and happy than well dressed.

Iris Apfel

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Iris Apfel
Age: 103
Born: 1921
Born: August 29
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