Mistakes Quote by Karen M. McManus

“I don't know why it's so hard for people to admit that sometimes they're just assholes who screw up because they don't expect to get caught.” quote by Karen M. McManus — Download Open image

““I don't know why it's so hard for people to admit that sometimes they're just assholes who screw up because they don't expect to get caught.””

Karen M. McManus

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