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“I never wished to be a politician, and I despise them. I've also wrestled with it over the years, and I deeply dislike propaganda. And all art that is about propaganda, no matter how wonderful it's cause may be, I think is morally wrong. That's a major theme of my work. I don't want to control how people think; I want to show them how they are controlled by pictures.”

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Mark Flood

Mark Flood, born on September 29, 1984, is a renowned ice hockey player. He has demonstrated exceptional skills and leadership on the ice, having played for several professional ice hockey teams. more

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