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There are so many empty headed people in the fashion business who take themselves way too seriously and I don't think I am at all like one of them. To me there are lots more important things in the world than just having the right shoes!

Iris Apfel

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