Finlay Dow-Smith (Starsmith) Quotes
When I've worked with established artists, I've naturally been more restricted, but you still have to take risks and push yourself to do something different.
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I'm not an American, but I have this weird connection to America in different ways through my dad living here for five years, my godfather being an American who I'm very close to.
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When I've worked with established artists, I've naturally been more restricted, but you still have to take risks and push yourself to do something different.
