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Most artists I run into aren't that thrilled with what they do anyway. They are glad to have different versions out there to see which one the audience likes the best.

Wayne Coyne

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Wayne Coyne
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 13
Film Director
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Wayne Michael Coyne
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Without art, without communicating, we wouldn't live beyond 30 because we'd be so sad and depressed.
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