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I have a head for business and a bod for sin. Is there anything wrong with that?

— Tess ‧ Working Girl

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The speaker is cheerfully claiming both brains and glamour, playing on the phrase 'head for business' by pairing it with a body made for sin. The closing question is a challenge, asking who could object to combining ambition with confidence and allure without apologising for either.

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