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Tara Subkoff Survived Brain Tumor

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In the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar, clothing designer and actress Tara Subkoff revealed she survived a brain tumor.

The Imitation of Christ designer sat down with the mag to tell her life changing and inspirational story. Here are some highlights:

On the future of her clothing line, Imitation of Christ:

"While I’ve been recovering, I’ve decided to bring back IOC in its most basic incarnation: easy-to-wear staples with an edge. I’m calling this line just “Imitation.” I’m inspired by Coco Chanel and her use of jersey. I’d like to do that with Imitation. I want something effortless as a T-shirt, but in dress, trench, and jacket shapes."

On learning to appreciate life:

"Life is so fast, it feels important to stop and freeze and appreciate the now. Even if the now is being stuck in hideous traffic with a flat tire, I bet if you look there’s a doughnut shop across the street. So just before I lose control, I take a breath and try to remember that there’s always something sweet just around the corner."

On her transformation:

"I started working in this industry when I was so young and such a little punk. I was discussing stuff I wasn’t mature enough to understand, and some of the things I said were so silly and controversial. But I’d like to think I understand it all a little better now. What can I say? I’m in a much different place, and I’d like to apologize to anyone I offended in my brash days."

On her reaction to the need for surgery:

"How could I possibly afford this? I didn’t have health insurance. I’d always had Screen Actors Guild insurance, but because I had been focusing on fashion design and living in New York, my policy had lapsed."