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OOPS! 'Morning Edition's' Best Bloopers

NPR | By NPR Staff

Published November 7, 2014 at 3:27 AM EST

<em>Morning Edition</em> staff, including Melissa Gray and Barry Gordemer, shown here in 2002, aren't immune to mistakes — or sheer silliness. — *Morning Edition* staff, including Melissa Gray and Barry Gordemer, shown here in 2002, aren't immune to mistakes — or sheer silliness.

Painter Salvador Dalí once said, "Have no fear of perfection — you'll never reach it."

Writer George Orwell opined, "The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection."

And, as the great philosopher Tina Fey says, "Perfect is overrated. Perfect is boring."

It is in this spirit that, as part of this week's celebration of Morning Edition's 35th anniversary, we share some of our less-than-perfect moments.

NPR Staff

This story was compiled from reports by NPR News staff.