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As long as you've done your best, making mistakes doesn't matter. You and I are human we will mess up. What counts is learning from your mistakes and getting back up when life has knocked you down.

Shawn Johnson

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Shawn Johnson
Age: 32
Born: 1992
Born: January 19
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