'I have the best job in America'

Meet 10 people lucky enough to have the top careers on Money and PayScale.com's list, and see why they love their jobs.

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Holly Anderson, 31, St. Helena, Calif.
Holly Anderson, 31, St. Helena, Calif.
The job: Sales Director
Best Jobs rank: 10
Works at: National Sales Director at vineyard 29

Why she loves her job: "I am selling an amazing product that I love, and I get to travel and eat at the best restaurants and let people taste our wine. I'm always thinking about new and different ways to sell wine. I think I have the very best job in the entire world."

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