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The most revolutionary ideas are not sellable, but only mind-changing.
Marina Abramovic
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Marina Abramovic
Age: 77
Born: 1946
Born: November 30
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Film Director
Film Producer
Performance Artist
Performing Artist
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Photojournalist
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Belgrade
Serbia
Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramoviæ
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In my work I have complete control, but about my life, I don't want to.
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Don't even ask me why. I do not know, I have no answer to this insane behaviour.
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