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When I admit my own imperfections, it doesn't mean I am a bad person.

Gary Chapman

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Gary Chapman
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: January 10
Author
Radio Personality
Writer
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Gary Demonte Chapman
Imperfection
Admit
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Imperfections

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