Another Minimalist Musing? Telling A Life Story In Twenty-Two Words?

Question

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'She wasn’t quite pretty enough
to be someone’s trophy wife.

So she focused on her talents
and ended up with a life.'

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All you have to do is fill in the blanks. If you're game for it?

(Or you could add another fifty thousand words and have a novel.)

Answer 1

she made up her mind to work hard, make wise choices and be happy even if circumstances weren't perfect. She made it!

Answer 2

Clever.