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" I want to be able to still surprise myself, even shock myself, whether it be sexual content, whether it be about the theological content, whatever. I want to be able to knock myself sideways. Otherwise, what a waste of a life that would be. "

Clive Barker

Life

Content

Myself

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Long Time

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Wish

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