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“None of my clients are criminals, but to a much lighter degree that's what goes on. I hear the story, and I hear it with the level of detail that breeds empathy.”

Quote by Hilary Liftin

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Hilary Liftin, born in 1969, is a mysterious artist known for her unique style and personal touch in her work. more

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