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My mother was a big influence; she was exceedingly chic, completely dressed in a completely different manner than I did. I was a child of the Depression, so she taught me all about accessories, and I always tell everybody she worships at the altar of the accessory.
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"My mother was a big influence; she was exceedingly chic, completely dressed in a completely different manner than I did. I was a child of the Depression, so she taught me all about accessories, and I always tell everybody she worships at the altar of the accessory."
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My mother was a big influence; she was exceedingly chic, completely dressed in a completely different manner than I did. I was a child of the Depression, so she taught me all about accessories, and I always tell everybody she worships at the altar of the accessory. — Iris Apfel

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Iris Apfel was a Businesswoman from United States (1921–2024).

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Who said "My mother was a big influence; she was exceedingly chic, completely dressed in…"?
This quote is attributed to Iris Apfel, a Businesswoman from United States.
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Iris Apfel lived from 1921 – 2024.
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