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I had to learn to do stuff only for myself, and stop thinking about pleasing some imaginary client or boss. It's a habit that many artists get into that have worked in commercial ventures.

Wayne White

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Wayne White
Age: 104
Born: 1920
Born: November 15
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All I'm really concerned with is doing my thing.
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I've been very lucky. I've had three separate careers: freelance illustrator, then set designer, puppetteer and animator, and now fine artist. I just bluffed my way into every one of 'em!
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I throw dignity out the window, and just become a creature of the moment on the stage. I act like I'd never act in real life.
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I'm a sign painter with no boss.
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I'm a perfectionist I guess. Everyone has to love me.
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I'm just a mule with blinders on, I can't help myself.
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I'm thankful for the big stuff of course-my family, health, human kindness. But I'm also thankful that I don't have to work for Hollywood anymore.
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