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“I got a book deal without even turning in one shred of a writing sample.”

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Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson, born on February 15, 1955, is an American model. She is renowned for her career in the fashion industry, having been a cover model for magazines such as Vogue and having walked the runway at numerous fashion weeks. Dickinson's influence in the modeling world has extended into television, where she is best known for her role as a judge on 'America's Next Top Model'. more

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