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" It's not in the mainstream media, but across towns, it is amazing how there are small groups of people getting together and forming artistic collectives - they may not be being overtly political, but I'd say by channelling their energy into community projects, that's a valid political statement. "

Johnny Flynn

Amazing

Together

People

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Johnny Flynn

Going

Sometimes

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Funny

Know

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Brain

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