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" I think that my work is my attempt, I suppose, is to try and become a piece of connective tissue. I'm trying to communicate with people here and in America - in rich countries - about what I see on the ground in badly affected areas. "

Emma Thompson

Work

Rich

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Real

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Appearance

Feel

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