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I Wanted To Be Acknowledged As An Artist, Not Just Some Kiddie-book Artist.
-Maurice Sendak
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I Wanted To Be Acknowledged As An
Maurice Sendak
I Wanted To Be Acknowledged As An Artist, Not Just Some Kiddie-book Artist.
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