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Figure skating has been a great influence for me. I took dance at the School of American Ballet, which helped my own skating. And whether you are a skater or a dancer, without sounding narcissistic, it is all about looking in the mirror.

Vera Wang

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Vera Wang
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: June 27
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Vera Ellen Wang
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