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I have to accept my role. i will never kill myself like vincent van gogh. nor will i paint beautiful water lilies like monet. i can't do that. i'm in the idiot role of being a kiddie book person.
-Maurice Sendak
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Maurice Sendak
I have to accept my role. i will never kill myself like vincent van gogh. nor will i paint beautiful water lilies like monet. i can't do that. i'm in the idiot role of being a kiddie book person.
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