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Susan Roman's avatar

Once again, funny and heartwarming, a perfect combo.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Ah, thank you! Handbags are so confusing... and they're also funny and heartwarming sometimes, I suppose!

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jamie's avatar

I have known Debra (and Jackie) for a loooong time. Not only were they both impeccably dressed all the time, but they managed to do it while being kind to all the women around them. I looked up to Debra then and continue to do so now. And there is not an article she writes that I don't feel compelled to share with another person—the highest form of praise a fellow writer can give. Keep em' coming.

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Debra Fried's avatar

This is exactly the kind of generosity I was hoping to illustrate in my essay, Jamie - the fact that you took a minute to say that changed my morning. Thank you for the beautiful lift - and indeed, the highest compliment you could give. xx

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Michael Paterson's avatar

I love this Debra. They keep getting better and better. New Yorker worthy! Xxx

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Debra Fried's avatar

Wow - best compliment ever! Thank you, Michael. And I hope you haven't lost all respect for me now that you know what I don't know! xx

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Danielle Fried's avatar

Brilliant, as always.

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Debra Fried's avatar

And you are lovely, as always! Thank you. xoxoxo

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Lena Medina's avatar

We all have our designers and our love for them.

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Natalie's avatar

So great, Debra! Your stories are so relatable…love them!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, Natalie, thank you so much!

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Debra Fried's avatar

haha - thank you, Sister! And holy moly, thanks so much for the pledge. How nice of you!

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Karen Brodman's avatar

Great story, love the sisterhood theme, sister!

Well done!

XOXOX,

Karen

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