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“I can tell you what I am working on, which is being more cognizant of my actions and how they affect others, most I will never meet. I've begun with my purchases. I'm focusing on quality versus quantity - a nicer tee-shirt with organic cotton and buying just one or two instead of five that are cheaper but made with GMO cotton, which is hard on Earth. It's caring a little more beyond myself. And I think it may be our only hope - and it feels much better to my soul, which in the end may be all we have.”

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Kristin Bauer van Straten
Kristin Bauer van Straten

Kristin Bauer van Straten, born on November 26, 1966, is an American actress known for her role as Liz Collins in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries'. more

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