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I don't care about truth; I care about art and style and writing and occupying the wall. For me, my writing style… — Sophie Calle Copy Share Image
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The songwriting style, to me, is superior. There was a certain amount of joy in it, no matter how sad the song… — M. Ward Copy Share Image
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