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There is actually a great book called Prima Donna by Rupert -Christiansen that deconstructs the myth. In fact, many of the women who were prima donnas were feminists and incredible forces for their time.
Rufus Wainwright
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Rufus Wainwright
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: July 22
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