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“I made work specifically for them not to like. If you made paintings of flowers and someone says they hate it, it's like, "What do you mean? It's a flower!" But if you make a painting of your name and somebody says they hate it, it's like, "Well, why would you like a painting of my name anyway?"”

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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