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There's obviously nothing wrong with selling your art - only an idiot with a trust fund would tell you otherwise. But it's confusing to know how far you should take it.
Banksy
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Banksy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 28
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Robert Banks
Robin Banks
Robin Gunningham
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