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"First of all, you know this is a racist act, but let me put it to you from a different perspective: What I want is pa…"

"Since I've been in America, I've always been intrigued by one phrase: "She is beautiful, like the girl next door." I …"

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"Eliminating the things you love is not wellness. Wellness feeds your soul and makes you feel good."

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"My looks have changed. I have laugh lines – not wrinkles."

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