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As I grew older, I actually was prepared to go into fine arts school and do a degree. That was what I was actually settled upon when I was offered a record deal.

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PJ Harvey
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 9
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I think that most art is asking a question or is looking for something, looking for answers and that is what life seems to be about for most people.
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I do write a lot of prose. It's not disciplined enough yet that it's actually become stories, or short stories. The idea of writing a novel seems impossible.
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