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It's ridiculous what I do. I can't believe in it - but I have to.
Damien Hirst
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Damien Hirst
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: June 7
Artist
Conceptual Artist
Film Director
Illustrator
Installation Artist
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Printmaker
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Visual Artist
Bristol
Gloucestershire
Damien Steven Hirst
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