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“There are many reasons why photography does not attract the social and cultural attention it deserves. I would add one more which has received scant attention: it does not make a lot of noise. ... Perhaps photography would be more appreciated if camera shutters fired with the sound of a .357 Magnum.”

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Bill Jay was an American writer born on August 12, 1940, and passed away in 2009. His works spanned various fields, including literature, art, and popular culture. more

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