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The reason I gained so much weight in the first place and the reason I had such a sorry history of abusive relationships with men was I just needed approval so much. I needed everyone to like me, because I didn't like myself much.

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Oprah Winfrey
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 29
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