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I'm a pain in the ass to all of the costume designers with whom I work because I have very strong feelings about the subject.


Meryl Streep

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ZARA PHILLIPS I don't think about the media.
ZARA PHILLIPS I love the sport and being competitive.
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ZARA PHILLIPS I hate having my picture taken.
ZARA PHILLIPS Unfortunately in sport it's either good or bad. You've got to take the highs and the lows.
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