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In a way, art is a great way to release your love, fantasy, and desires. It's like a fetish. It's a comfortable way of excising a lot of your conscience.

Nicolas Winding Refn

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Nicolas Winding Refn
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 29
Film Director
Film Producer
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