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I can get excitement watching rain on a puddle. And then I paint it. Now, I admit, there are not too many people who would find that exciting. But I would. And I want life thrilling and rich. And it is. I make sure it is.

David Hockney

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David Hockney
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: July 9
Collagist
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Lithographer
Painter
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Bradford
Yorkshire
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