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The essence of seduction for me in a man, although it stems from his rough, almost rough-neck looks, still contains something of the woman: he must be seductive and intelligent.

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Sonia Rykiel
Age: 86 †
Born: 1930
Born: May 25
Died: 2016
Died: August 25
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