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In France, history is paralyzing.

Jean Paul Gaultier

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Jean Paul Gaultier
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: April 24
Businessperson
Costume Designer
Fashion Designer
Grand Couturier
Arcueil-Cachan
Jean Paul Gaultier
Paralyzing
France
History

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