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The best moments in my life are just before going to bed. Those are my happiest moments.
Yohji Yamamoto
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Yohji Yamamoto
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: October 3
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Costume Designer
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Fashion Designer
City of Tokyo
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There is also a schedule to fashion - the deadline is always set. So maybe the fashion business is a good business for me in that way because I'm basically lazy, man.
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