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I will take that first sentence as a compliment ;<)

I always strive for perfection

I don't
but that might also be the perfectionist inside of me talking, prone to underestimating/underselling myself ;<)

I will take that first sentence as a compliment

You should treat everything as a compliment, unless the evidence to the contrary is overwhelming!

In that case I will take ( my current ) life as a compliment :<)