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“When I go to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, they have wonderful topiary in the shapes of characters. I apply the principle to my life. "Prune away that which is not a Disney princess!" I think Michelangelo said that.”

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Sara Benincasa
Sara Benincasa

Sara Benincasa is an American comedian known for her unique humor style and candid self-analysis. Born on October 25, 1980, she has been active in the comedy scene since the early 2000s. more

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