How Has Phoebe Influenced My Life

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Many people drive and influence me. To do my best every single day and push way beyond what I think is possible. There are times that can get me into trouble because of my standards. I try my best in all areas of life. Feeling like this can make my life harder because I accept nothing less, but that means I give it my all. I am a perfectionist. There is one person that had the biggest impact on me and that is Phoebe from the tv show “Charmed”. She has made a big influence on my life, by giving me many ideas on how improve with my life each day.
Phoebe’s character grows in many ways over the seasons, they show through changes in the ways she lives, and the relationships involved within her life. Phoebe lost her mother at a young age, and her

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