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“I am now in a place where I have to be truer to myself first before anyone else. If you're not real, how can you expect others to be real with you? The older you get; you aim to have an understanding of who you are as a person. But, I can honestly say, I am a better me than I've ever been in younger years.”

Quote by Eric Benet

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Eric Benet, born on October 15, 1966, is an American singer-songwriter. His musical career began in the early 1990s, and he became known for his emotive voice and unique musical style. Benet's music blends R&B, soul, and pop elements, making him one of the most popular artists of the 1990s and early 2000s. more

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