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“I was friends with Salvador Dalí until the day he died. Lucky me. I can't say why. I didn't live to be noticed, I lived to enjoy the excitement of doing right that day, and I knew I was doing it right when they would have me back. That was the thrill for me. I yearned to be validated because my mother was stern and I never did much right, that's how I perceived it.”

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Carmen Dell'Orefice
Carmen Dell'Orefice

Carmen Dell'Orefice, born on June 3, 1931, is a renowned fashion model. Known for her elegant image and enduring career, she is one of the iconic figures in the fashion industry during the mid-20th century. more

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