The author's twins went on a TV show to talk about being siblings.

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In the green room before the taping, Thomas and Charlie were debating who would make the other look worse on camera and who would land a Netflix deal first. I was the one worried about what would happen if they froze, but I kept that to myself.A makeup artist worked through the other guests and eventually reached the boys. They tried to wave her off until she explained the studio lights would turn them into two shiny tomatoes. They sat there as toner and blush went on. I stood next to them, taking photos, which I sent to their girlfriends immediately.

The author's twins got makeup ahead of their TV debut.

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