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Damien Hirst Quotes: In an artwork you're always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has got life and death.
         

In an artwork you're always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has got life and death.


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In an artwork you're always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has got life and death.
         



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