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My manners also came from when I was in college and began participating in critiques. You have to speak with someone respectfully about their work and be honest and open, without hurting them.

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Tim Gunn
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 29
Consultant
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Fashion Designer
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Reality Television Participant
University Teacher
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Washington
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Timothy MacKenzie Gunn
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