McCain again displayed his magnetic, self-deprecating humor -- at one time referring to himself as "Miss Congeniality" of the U.S. Senate.

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In addition to finishing among the top 12 semi-finalists, Talackova tied with three other contestants for the title of Miss Congeniality.

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Her company's first big hit came in 2000 with Miss Congeniality.

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Just before Thanksgiving this year, she called each one of her three daughters, who are nothing if not competitive, and announced that she would be awarding a "Miss Congeniality" prize at the end of the weekend.

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