An incident from almost 30 years ago that Sara Blakely shared recently tells us that she was always a go-getter.
"I'm betting the guy never blew off or dismissed another young female customer again," she writes.
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Sara Blakely - Spanx turns 20 today!!! Not exactly the celebration I imagined, but some very special guests helped me celebrate! Until we can all be together again.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY @Spanx!!!! 20
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