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First you have to know who you are. That is the most important thing, as if you don't know who you are you will either get swallowed up or you follow some unsuitable trends and just become a nonentity.
Iris Apfel
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Iris Apfel
Age: 103
Born: 1921
Born: August 29
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I was never hurt by what anybody said about my clothes, because I dress to please myself. If somebody doesn’t like what I’m wearing, it’s their problem, not mine
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I never just went to look for clothes and style I always find that wherever I go.
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In my view you can't go to the future if you haven't come from the past.
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I don't have any rules, because I would only be breaking them, so it's a waste of time
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