Michelle Obama: 10 quotes on her birthday

Check out these quotes by America's First Lady on her 49th birthday.

5. On balancing

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"People told me, 'You can do it all. Just stay the course, get your education and you can raise a child, stay thin, be in shape, love your man, look good and raise healthy children.' That was a lie."

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