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Concept Quote by Jesse Ball

“I don't start with an idea or concept in the sense that I flesh out an idea or concept and set it at the center of something.” quote by Jesse Ball — Download Open image

“I don't start with an idea or concept in the sense that I flesh out an idea or concept and set it at the center of something.”

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