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“It's three disparate elements: the stop sign, the stage paintings, and the skeleton paintings. Those are three sharp ideas, although none of them are necessarily good ideas. Tons of artists have made whole careers out of those three ideas.”

Quote by Josh Smith

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Josh Smith, born on December 5, 1985, is a renowned basketball player. Known for his exceptional athleticism and versatile skills, he has played for several top-tier NBA teams. more

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