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There would be no bohemia without smoking.
David Hockney
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David Hockney
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: July 9
Collagist
Draftsperson
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Bradford
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Smoking calms me down. It's enjoyable. I don't want politicians deciding what is exciting in my life.
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I was 18 when I first visited London, I'm very provincial like that, but I must confess the moment I got to America I thought: This is the place. It was more open, with 24-hour cities and pubs and restaurants that didn't close.
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You would think death was an optional extra nowadays. Nobody wants to tick that box.
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West Yorkshire is quite dramatic and beautiful, the crags and things.
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