Lupita Nyong'o Quotes

It's great to have something to dress up for. You know, I spent three years in slacks at drama school, so now I like putting a dress on.

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• It's great to have something to dress up for. You know, I spent three years in slacks at drama school, so now I like putting a dress on.

  

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