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RIP Dolly. She was a legend and an inspiration. Dolly had a trick to handle people who talk down to you - and you can steal it the next time someone’s patronizing to you. In this iconic 1978 interview with Barbara Walters, considered one of the toughest interviewers in the world, Dolly responds to Barbara’s questions about her appearance (‘you don’t have to look like that’) and whether she’s actually a hillbilly. Watch to see how Dolly handles it with grace and class. I taught communication at Duke for 10+ years and Dolly aced this. Follow me for more.

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Anne Hathaway has a trick to answer pushy questions – and you can use it too, the next time someone gets a little invasive with their line of questioning. In 2012, she was promoting her movie The Dark Knight Rises when an interviewer *would not stop* asking her about her body. Watch the masterful way she fends off his insistent questions. I taught communication at Duke and Columbia, and Anne’s smart move is worth watching. Follow me for more on becoming a better communicator.

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The model Twiggy has a trick for when someone tries to embarrass you on purpose - and you can use it the next time someone is trying to make fun of you. In 1967, in a now-iconic interview, Woody Allen asked her who her favorite philosopher was, and she didn’t have a good answer. The way she responded was absolutely brilliant. I taught communication at Duke and Columbia for 10+ years. Follow me for more.

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Dame Helen Mirren has a trick to answer rude questions - and once you see it, you’ll want to borrow it anytime someone says something inappropriate to you, too. In this iconic 1975 interview, Dame Helen masterfully shuts down interviewer Michael Parkinson, who wants to know if her attractive ‘figure’ prevents her from being a serious actress. I taught communication at Duke University for 10+ years and Helen’s response is impeccable. Watch what she does and follow me for more.

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Here’s what to say when someone asks where you’re “really” from. You’ve already answered, but they keep pushing - and you know what they want to know is your race or ethnicity. I taught communication at Duke and Columbia, and here’s how you can handle the situation. Follow me for more on becoming a better communicator.

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