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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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I Laugh At Myself.

Madonna Ciccone

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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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