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I'm not focused on being perfect. I like trial and error. You learn through uncomfortable experiences. And now I know what doesn't work for me, and I know what does.
Janelle Monae
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Janelle Monae
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: December 1
Actor
Ballet Dancer
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Composer
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Record Producer
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Kansas City
Kansas
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