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The original Charlie's Angels were laughed off as eye candy but were distinct personalities

Kristen Stewart (left), with Elizabeth Banks in "Charlie's Angels." PHOTO: SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
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SINGAPORE - "Once upon a time, there were three young ladies who graduated from the police academy and were given outstanding jobs. One is a traffic cop. One is a girl typing in the office and one is a meter maid. I took them away from all that. Now they work for me. My name is Charlie."

And to you, Charlie, women the world over owe a lasting gratitude.

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