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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
Drawer
Graphic Artist
Illustrator
Lithographer
Painter
Photographer
Printmaker
Scenographer
Sculptor
Bradford
Yorkshire
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You would think death was an optional extra nowadays. Nobody wants to tick that box.
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