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There's no particular evidence that any of the lower mammals or any of the other animals have any interest in aesthetics at all. But Homo sapiens does, always has and always will.

Jock Sturges

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Jock Sturges
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 1
Photographer
New York City
New York
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