"The leading cause of death among fashion models is falling through street grates."

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"The leading cause of death among fashion models is falling through street grates."

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"What he has done for women is final: he gave to their service the best powers of his mind and the best years of his life. His death consecrates the gift: it can never lessen its value."

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