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"OK, recently I watched every episode of Jersey Shore's first season. I don't know if it was any good and I certainly didn't learn anything, but it was definitely hypnotic and it gave my brain a vacation. As for music, I know everyone associates me with edgy rock, but there are times when I just want to hear Britney Spears singing 'Womanizer, Womanizer?' over and over. I know, I know, it's Britney! But I told you. I love imperfection." [InStyle via CocoPerez]