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I'm honest about expressing my opinions. At the same time, I'm diplomatic in how I do critique things if I have a negative response.

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Tim Gunn
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 29
Consultant
Costume Designer
Creative Director
Fashion Designer
Photographer
Reality Television Participant
University Teacher
Voice Actor
Washington
District of Columbia
Timothy MacKenzie Gunn
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Staples are only good if they truly suit our lifestyle.
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Things are recalibrated according to new perspectives and perceptions. It's fascinating to me.
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