![I remember being seven and asking my mom if I was as pretty as Monique [my best friend in grade school]. And with all the love in the world, my mom looked at me and said, 'Oh, honey, you're so funny.' So, she doesn't lie to me...she answers the question by not answering and instead tells me what she thinks is my greatest strength.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-remember-being-seven-and-asking-my-mom-if-i-was-as-pretty-as-monique-my-best-f.jpg)
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