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I can always see ways to improve what I've done. At the same time, knowing it's all an ongoing life's work allows me to be less precious about blind alleys, failed experiments, and misfires.
Grant Morrison
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Grant Morrison
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: January 31
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