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Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. i didn't have to become perfect because I've learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.
Janelle Monae
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Janelle Monae
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: December 1
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