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We build our character as a carapace to keep away the fear of the abyss. That's what our character is for.

Sebastian Horsley

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Sebastian Horsley
Age: 47 †
Born: 1962
Born: August 8
Died: 2010
Died: June 17
Artist
Autobiographer
Painter
Sex Educator
Writer
Fear
Away
Keep
Character
Carapace
Abyss
Build

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