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" At the end, we're kind of observers - creative people, I mean. I feel like an observer, and I'm pretty much able to step out of things and see how things are playing out. "

Nick Cave

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" If you took love out of the equation, I wouldn't know what else to write about. "

" I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange. "

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" Texting is apocalyptic on some level. It's a reduction of things. "

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