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The artist must possess at least as much conviction as does his enemy, the dogmatic, mealy-mouthed, anti-art bigot.
Eric Maisel
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Eric Maisel
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 14
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Settle into mystery as you would settle into your most comfortable chair. Listen. Have visions. Lose yourself.
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