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“Anyone in pursuit of art is responding to a desire to make visible that which is not, to offer the unknown self to others.”

Quote by Hettie Jones

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Hettie Jones
Hettie Jones

Hettie Jones is an American writer born in 1934. She is known for her poetry and prose, particularly for her vivid portrayal of life in Brooklyn, New York City. more

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