"I used to do that routine about my daughter being a hippy with the dirty sneakers and dirty blue jeans, but why a beard? And you know people would actually come to me and say, 'Does your daughter really have a beard?' I'd say, 'No, I made her shave it, but I let her keep the mustache."

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Source: Jean Carroll, 98, Is Dead; Blended Wit and Beauty by Margalit Fox, www.nytimes.com. January 2, 2010.

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Jean Carroll

Comedian, Actress

Jean Carroll is an American writer and journalist known for her impactful commentary on truth and resilience, particularly in her notable work on gender issues.

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