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“I'm not sure that Van Gogh got up in the morning and looked at the crows and the bizarre clouds and went damn that's a good painting, you know? No, he considered shooting himself, and one day he did.”

Quote by Mick Farren

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Mick Farren was an English journalist, writer, and musician known for his unique writing style and contributions to the underground culture. Born on September 3, 1943, he passed away on July 27, 2013. more

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