Yes, of course I love little Sarah Jessica Parker. I love the fact that when she accepts awards, she thanks everyone she's ever met and inanimate objects that have 'been kind to her.' And I love the fact that she hasn't had a flesh-coloured mole removed from her forehead (I'm not making it up; have a closer look next time she's on the screen).

The character of Samantha Jones proved that women over the age of 40 could be magnificently sexy and attractive to men of all ages.

Indeed, 'Sex and the City' highlighted the importance of female friendships, and showed the world that it was hip to be single.

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