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I've Tried And Failed A Lot. But I've Also Tried To Be Really Clear About My Brand. It Is Who I Am. I'm A Mum, I'm A Wife, I'm 44 And From The Midwest.

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I've Tried And Failed

Cindy Crawford

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I've Tried And Failed A Lot. But I've Also Tried To Be Really Clear About My Brand. It Is Who I Am. I'm A Mum, I'm A Wife, I'm 44 And From The Midwest.

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