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For me, it might sound cliche, but beauty for me really does start on the inside. It's like a state of mind, a state of love if you will. Then, whatever you can do on the outside is all like a bonus.

Queen Latifah

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Queen Latifah
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 18
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