Authenticity Quote by Jim Jarmusch

“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it.”

Jim Jarmusch

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