The late Franca Sozzani, editor at Vogue Italia, in 2012
• Written by Sozzani in a post on Vogue Italia'''s website entitled, E così si sfata il mito della bionda bella e sciocca'', 16 April 2012
• Written by Sozzani in a post on Vogue Italia'''s website entitled, E così si sfata il mito della bionda bella e sciocca'', 16 April 2012
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I remember that when on Anno Zero, [Michele] Santoro chose Beatrice Borromeo, beautiful and blonde, they all criticized her. She was not human that could be [beautiful and] intelligent too. Today, after graduating in Italy and in two months at Columbia University, if they do not to say congratulations, a dignified silence, at the very least.
— The late Franca Sozzani
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I remember that when on Anno Zero, [Michele] Santoro chose Beatrice Borromeo, beautiful and blonde, they all criticized her. She was not human that could be [beautiful and] intelligent too. Today, after graduating in Italy and in two months at Columbia University, if they do not to say congratulations, a dignified silence, at the very least." in the context of "The late Franca Sozzani, editor at Vogue Italia, in 2012
• Written by Sozzani in a post on Vogue Italia'''s website entitled, E così si sfata il mito della bionda bella e sciocca'', 16 April 2012" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Beatrice Borromeo" (Quotes about Beatrice)
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About Beatrice Borromeo
Beatrice dei Principi Borromeo Arese Taverna (born 18 August 1985) is a member of the ancient aristocratic House of Borromeo, and she is well known in the Italian news media as a television personality. She is the wife of Pierre Casiraghi, younger son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover. She is a former Italian TV presenter, newspaper journalist, and film producer. She is F4D's Special Envoy for Human Rights.
About Beatrice Borromeo
Beatrice dei Principi Borromeo Arese Taverna (born 18 August 1985) is a member of the ancient aristocratic House of Borromeo, and she is well known in the Italian news media as a television personality. She is the wife of Pierre Casiraghi, younger son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover. She is a former Italian TV presenter, newspaper journalist, and film producer. She is F4D's Special Envoy for Human Rights.
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