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“So as long as I'm a human being and I'm not perfect, I'm able to say I'm having some growing pains. Because in order to sustain where you are once you made such a breakthrough that everyone is looking at you, now everyone is like, 'Ooh, is she gonna make a mistake?' Yes, I'm going to make a mistake. Yes, I'm still gonna do things.”

Quote by Mary J. Blige

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Mary J. Blige is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her emotional voice and unique musical style, often referred to as the 'Queen of Soul'. Born on January 11, 1971, she has made a significant impact in the R&B and soul genres with her fusion of R&B, soul, and pop elements. Blige's music career began in the early 1990s, and she has since achieved widespread commercial and critical acclaim. more

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