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What's something you thought you would hate but ended up loving?

My answer isn't Wicked, but only because I haven't seen it yet.
Cynthia Erivo, made up in all green, stars as Elphaba, and Ariana Grande (in all pink) plays Galinda.
Who am I kidding? I'm going to be a sobbing mess at "Defying Gravity." (Credit: Universal)

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Emily St. James

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