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All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?
Banksy
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Banksy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 28
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Bristol
Gloucestershire
Robert Banks
Robin Banks
Robin Gunningham
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