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For me, there's the certain focus points that come out, which could reference a song or a pop disco, or something really abstract. It's not totally fulfilling or complete, but rather an ongoing incompleteness. I'm really interested in the audience's relationship with myself, and my relationship with them.

Sue Tompkins

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Sue Tompkins
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: January 1
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Multimedia Artist
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