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We artists allow others to see through our windows.

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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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We artists stick ourselves out. This in itself deserves respect.
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Fact is, perfection is boring.
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As self-governing entities, artists have a profound interest in change. Embracing change, we embrace growth and we embrace our future.
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The most expensive bottle of wine ever sold - a 1787 Chateau Lafite Bordeaux, supposedly once the property of Thomas Jefferson... It was sold at Christie's in London in 1985 for $156,000.00. Like a lot of high-priced art, the bottle is essentially undrinkable.
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I do know, for most of us, the very best of times are when you're in your own space sweating, trying to squeeze quality out of imperfect capabilities.
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