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And then, going to high school, I saw how popular girls had to behave to get the boys. I knew I couldn’t fit into that. So I decided to do the opposite. I refused to wear makeup, to have a hairstyle. I refused to shave. I had hairy armpits.

Madonna Ciccone

Effeminate men intrigue me more than anything in the world. I see them as my alter egos. I feel very drawn to them. I think like a guy, but I’m feminine. So I relate to feminine men.
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Guy Men Thinking
They’re only words, unless they’re true.
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Philosophy Unless Word
I laugh at myself. I don’t take myself completely seriously. I think that’s another quality that people have to hold on to… you have to laugh, especially at yourself.
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Inspiring People Thinking
Prince Charles is very relaxed at the table, throwing his salad around willy-nilly. I didn’t find him stiff at all.
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Salad Tables Throwing
My priority is my family, absolutely, 100 percent.
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Family Percent Priorities
I was a buffoon and an idiot until the age of forty
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Age Forty Idiot
All you need is your own imagination. So use it that’s what it’s for.
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Imagination Need Use
Having money is just the best thing in the world.
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Money Wealth World
Don’t just stand there, let’s get to it, Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it…
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Art Entertainment Media
One thing I’ve learned is that I’m not the owner of my talent; I’m the manager of it.
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Learned Owners Talent
I am very proud to be Italian.
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Country People Proud
People have this idea that if you’re sexual and beautiful and provocative, then there’s nothing else you could possibly offer.
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Beautiful Idea People
I love the art form, but working in film can be a disheartening experience.
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Art Film Form
Truth is never far behind.
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Adages Behind Truth
As much as I think I’ve inspired people in the world, I’d like to be more involved bringing about world peace.
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People Thinking World
Being poor in Africa is something people in America can’t relate to. Part of the challenge is bringing that reality to people and moving them. You have to arouse compassion.
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Compassion Moving Reality

And then, going to high school, I saw how popular girls had to behave to get the boys. I knew I couldn’t fit into that. So I decided to do the opposite. I refused to wear makeup, to have a hairstyle. I refused to shave. I had hairy armpits.

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And then, going to high school, I saw how popular girls had to behave to get the boys. I knew I couldn’t fit into that. So I decided to do the opposite. I refused to wear makeup, to have a hairstyle. I refused to shave. I had hairy armpits.

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