Okay, so James Edward Zimmerman is a person who exists in the world. Just like how you and I are people who exist in the world.
He has a name that people call him by, just like how you have a name that people call you by.
James Edward Zimmerman may have done things in his life that are important to some people or not important at all. But like any person, he has his own experiences, thoughts, and feelings that make him unique.
Basically, James Edward Zimmerman is just like any other person, except he has his own individual story and identity.