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The Sound of Tinsley Mortimer's Voice

Socialite/"handbag designer" Tinsley Mortimer's voice—and face!—is wonderfully blank, which I think is what makes her so American. She's an empty room waiting to be decorated, a blank canvas, a work-in-progress constantly looking for ways to better herself. We can all find a way to project our needs and desires onto Tinsley. For example, haven't you ever wondered what your life would be like had you been born a blonde with superlong wavy hair? She's never sarcastic and always earnest to the point where you think maybe she's making fun of herself—not that she would ever stoop to that level of discourse. She's also been getting some TV time lately—click for her latest CNBC spotlight, via Park Avenue Peerage. What she does is not the point; the point is that Tinsley simply exists. (Or, as the Japanese call her, "Tins-ree!" She is huge in Japan.)

4:02 PM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Sheila
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