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I always want to listen to people and receive good criticism, but I just don't have to answer to them I have to answer to God.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
Minister
Politician
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Houston
Texas
Joel Scott Osteen
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