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I've tried to be a better person... i've tried, and tried and tried! you know how hard i've tried! tell me how i've tried..." "nice try... five cents, please!

-Charles M. Schulz

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I've Tried To Be A Better Person...

Charles M. Schulz

I've tried to be a better person... i've tried, and tried and tried! you know how hard i've tried! tell me how i've tried..." "nice try... five cents, please!

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