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Artist, gain knowledge, but know that the greatest guru of all is the guru within.

Robert Genn

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Robert Genn
Age: 78 †
Born: 1936
Born: May 15
Died: 2014
Died: May 27
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Robert Douglas Genn
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For all of us, self-briefing before going out or starting a project sharpens artistic wit.
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Don't assume there is only one way. Don't assume that mistakes are a bad thing. Don't think for one minute that everyone agrees with what 'good' is.
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Flowers are an education in a vase.
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In the companionship of art we are all of a time. Early or late we are to be shared.
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So who are we going to blame for our disappointments and our failures?
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With materialization in play you have magic in your fingers and you become the wizard.
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