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I used to tell everyone I met to be an artist..... I don't do that any more.
Banksy
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Banksy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 28
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Film Director
Graffiti Artist
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Bristol
Gloucestershire
Robert Banks
Robin Banks
Robin Gunningham
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