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    <body><![CDATA[After reading through reviews other people have written on Influence, it's clear that many go into this book as skeptics. It's the OLSEN TWINS, how can they actually put together something great? It's the OLSEN TWINS, how can you respect that? I mean, c'mon... it's the OLSEN TWINS. Their minds have been made up before even opening the cover. <br/><br/>My response? GET OVER YOURSELF. Influence is ecelctic, artsy and stylish- much like Mary Kate and Ashley. The book is nicely laid out, full of great pictures (of fashion, design and photography- NOT just MK &amp; A), and fun to read through. Those girls have built up a billion dollar empire over the years and have grown into particularly successful business women. Can you say the same for yourself? They deserve respect, not mockery. <br/><br/>If Influence was compiled by someone other than Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, I'm sure people's reviews would be much different. I recommend giving this book an actual chance. ]]></body>
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