If you don’t know it’s impossible it’s easier to do. And because nobody’s done it before, they haven’t made up rules to stop anyone doing that again, yet.
Address to the University of the Arts Class of 2012
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And now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. Make good art.
Address to the University of the Arts Class of 2012
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Address to the University of the Arts Class of 2012
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Address to the University of the Arts Class of 2012
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Address to the University of the Arts Class of 2012
