Iris MurdochI think being a woman is like being Irish... Everyone says you're important and nice, but you take second place all the time.
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What an awesome woman! She is like the quintessential Irish girl, she is helpful, intelligent, witty, and caring. She is strong-willed and independent, but gentle and compassionate. She has a strong sense of humor and is self-deprecating. Her sense of family, community, and love is very much like an Irish person.
She looks for the good in people even when they don't deserve it. She can keep you on your toes!
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