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I think I’m greedy, but I’m not greedy for money - I think that can be a burden - I’m greedy for an exciting life.

David Hockney

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David Hockney
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: July 9
Collagist
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Drawer
Graphic Artist
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Lithographer
Painter
Photographer
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Bradford
Yorkshire
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