The night of the Oscars, I was home in my pajamas watching the festivities on television. When Octavia won, I was so overcome I dialed her number so I could be one of hundreds who were filling her voicemail with messages of congratulations. Imagine my surprise when she answered. She had just walked offstage! “What do you want, baby?” I jumped into an explanation. “I really did not expect you to answer, honey. I was just so overjoyed and proud. I couldn’t contain myself. And you look so pretty. That white Grecian gown is amazing.” Octavia laughed out loud. “Double Spanxed, baby. I am doubled
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