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I never wanted to be famous. I always wanted to take famous photographs.
David LaChapelle
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David LaChapelle
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 11
Fashion Photographer
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With mania, is it dangerous to ride that euphoric feeling. You feel very animated and creative I would fill journals with drawings. It feels good and you want it to last, but it can lead to being delusional. The delusions can be as real as you thinking you can fly.
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I love fashion, beauty, glamour. It's the mark of civilisation.
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I'll let criticism spoil breakfast, but I don't let it affect my lunch.
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