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I really don't have a theme when I start a sculpture. The rock guides me to the final sculpture. I think that is true for many creative sculpture artists.

Jimmy Carl Black

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Jimmy Carl Black
Age: 70 †
Born: 1938
Born: February 1
Died: 2008
Died: November 1
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