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    1. What brings you the greatest joy? My children, and a nicely toasted English muffin.

    2. What is the best advice you've ever been given? Don't buy a parrot, because it will probably outlive you.

    3. What charities do you support? WWO (Worldwide Orphans Foundation). I am their arts ambassador.

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    4. What app do you most often use? The one that helps you become addicted to your phone.

    5. What do you wish someone would invent? A phone that destroys all phones.

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    7. What book had a profound effect on you? Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever by Judge Judy.

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    8. Who is on the guest list for your ideal dinner party? The cast of Cheers.

    9. What makes you laugh? Videos of water jetpack mishaps.

    10. What makes you cry? Videos of soldiers returning home and surprising their kids.

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    12. What is your beauty secret? Don't skimp on your wigs.

    13. What do you hope your friends say behind your back? "I am worried Amy is getting too thin."

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    20. How would you like to be remembered? Often, fondly, and loudly.

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