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But for me, from my point of view, I don't mind if it falls over... if you break the glass you replace the glass, if the sheep falls out you can always get a new sheep.

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Damien Hirst
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: June 7
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Conceptual Artist
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Visual Artist
Bristol
Gloucestershire
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