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I'm interested in reaching the masses with my work. It's one of my goals.

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Ryan McGinley
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: October 17
Photographer
Ramsey
New Jersey
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Masses
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I didn't have to be friends with people who were into pop music.
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I'm not going to hide behind anything.
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Most of the e-mails I get nowadays are from students who ask me how I got my start. In truth its from having a really supportive family but also having a good patron who will help you - like financing all those early trips I took.
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