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When you're very young, you suddenly find this marvellous freedom. It's quite exciting, and you're prepared to do anything.
David Hockney
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David Hockney
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: July 9
Collagist
Draftsperson
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Graphic Artist
Illustrator
Lithographer
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Bradford
Yorkshire
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It's no good saying I wished I could go out more, because I can't. But I don't bother about it too much.
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